Structural highlights
Function
TOP2A_HUMAN Control of topological states of DNA by transient breakage and subsequent rejoining of DNA strands. Topoisomerase II makes double-strand breaks. Essential during mitosis and meiosis for proper segregation of daughter chromosomes.[1]
Evolutionary Conservation
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See Also
References
- ↑ Lee S, Jung SR, Heo K, Byl JA, Deweese JE, Osheroff N, Hohng S. DNA cleavage and opening reactions of human topoisomerase IIalpha are regulated via Mg2+-mediated dynamic bending of gate-DNA. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012 Feb 21;109(8):2925-30. doi:, 10.1073/pnas.1115704109. Epub 2012 Feb 9. PMID:22323612 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1115704109
