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Structure and Mechanisms of SF1 DNA Helicases

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Abstract

Superfamily I is a large and diverse group of monomeric and dimeric helicases defined by a set of conserved sequence motifs. Members of this class are involved in essential processes in both DNA and RNA metabolism in all organisms. In addition to conserved amino acid sequences, they also share a common structure containing two RecA-like motifs involved in ATP binding and hydrolysis and nucleic acid binding and unwinding. Unwinding is facilitated by a “pin” structure which serves to split the incoming duplex. This activity has been measured using both ensemble and single-molecule conditions. SF1 helicase activity is modulated through interactions with other proteins.

Keywords

West Nile Virus Spinal Muscular Atrophy Helicase Activity Helicase Family Helicase Motif 
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Acknowledgements

Funding for this work was provided by NIH R01 GM098922 (K.D.R.).

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