double-stranded DNA helicase activity

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Namedouble-stranded DNA helicase activity
IDGO_0036121
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Molecular function

Alternative ID

GO:0033676

Exact synonym

double-stranded DNA-dependent ATP-dependent DNA helicase activity, double-stranded DNA-dependent ATPase activity, dsDNA-dependent ATP-dependent DNA helicase activity, dsDNA-dependent ATPase activity

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + H2O = ADP + phosphate, in the presence of double-stranded DNA; drives the unwinding of a DNA helix.

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