Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

DNA polymerase processivity factor activity

Term ID
GO:0030337
Synonyms
  • processivity clamp
  • sliding clamp
Definition
An enzyme regulator activity that increases the processivity of polymerization by DNA polymerase, by allowing the polymerase to move rapidly along DNA while remaining topologically bound to it. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
positively regulates
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes