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GO: Cellular Component

SWI/SNF superfamily-type complex

Term ID
GO:0070603
Synonyms
  • BAF-type complex
  • SWI-SNF global transcription activator complex
  • SWI-SNF-type complex
  • SWI/SNF-type complex
  • SWI2/SNF2 superfamily ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complex
Definition
A protein complex that contains an ortholog of the Saccharomyces ATPase Swi2/Snf2 as one of the catalytic subunit components (ATPase) and mediates assembly of nucleosomes, changes to the spacing or structure of nucleosomes, or some combination of those activities in a manner that requires ATP. 16155938
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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