FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as ADDB_BACSU, addB. The heterodimer acts as both an ATP-dependent DNA helicase and an ATP-dependent single-stranded exonuclease, acting in both directions. Recognizes the B.subtilis chi site (5'-AGCGG-3') which transforms the enzyme from a helicase which degrades both DNA strands to one with only 5' to 3' exonuclease activity. This generates a double-stranded DNA with a protruding 3'-terminated single-stranded tail suitable for the initiation of homologous recombination (chi fragment). The AddB nuclease domain is not required for chi fragment generation; this subunit has 5' -> 3' nuclease activity. RecA thread formation during DNA double-strand break repair requires RecJ or AddAB. Heterodimer of AddA and AddB.

EXTERNAL LINKS

addB

Mutations

Mutation(s) distribution

Mutations table