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<StructureSection load='2hix' size='400' side='right' scene='DNA_ligase/Cv/1' caption='ATP-dependent DNA ligase complexed with ATP [[2hix]]'> | <StructureSection load='2hix' size='400' side='right' scene='DNA_ligase/Cv/1' caption='ATP-dependent DNA ligase complexed with ATP [[2hix]]'> | ||
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== Function == | |||
'''DNA ligase''' (LigD) is an enzyme which repairs single-stranded breaks in a double-stranded DNA. LigD is activated, in a species-dependent manner, by hydrolysis of ATP or NAD+.<br /> | '''DNA ligase''' (LigD) is an enzyme which repairs single-stranded breaks in a double-stranded DNA. LigD is activated, in a species-dependent manner, by hydrolysis of ATP or NAD+.<br /> | ||