helicase activity

I. Literature review

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Namehelicase activity
IDGO_0004386
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Molecular function

Alternative ID

GO:0008026

Exact synonym

ATP-dependent helicase activity

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + H2O = ADP + phosphate, to drive the unwinding of a DNA or RNA helix.

Comment

Note that most helicases catalyze processive duplex unwinding.

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