OBO ID: GO:0044777
Term Name: single-stranded DNA-binding protein complex Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • SSB complex
Definition: A homotetrameric protein complex that is essential for DNA replication. It supercoils the single-stranded DNA preventing DNA duplexing before the polymerase holoenzyme passes and synthesizes the complementary strand. It is also involved in DNA recombination and repair.
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available