DNA topoisomerase activity [GO_0003916]

DNA topoisomerase activity

ID: GO_0003916

Class

Catalysis of the transient cleavage and passage of individual DNA strands or double helices through one another, resulting a topological transformation in double-stranded DNA.

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Classification

catalytic activity, acting on DNA
nucleic acid conformation isomerase activity

Relationships

has part: DNA binding