nonhomologous end joining complex

Term ID

GO:0070419

Synonyms

NHEJ complex
non-homologous end joining complex

Definition

A protein complex that plays a role in DNA double-strand break repair via nonhomologous end joining. Such complexes typically contain a specialized DNA ligase (e.g. Lig4 in eukaryotes) and one or more proteins that bind to DNA ends. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: DNA repair complex intracellular protein-containing complex

DNA repair complex intracellular protein-containing complex Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: DNA ligase IV complex DNA-dependent protein kinase-DNA ligase 4 complex Ku-DNA ligase complex

DNA ligase IV complex DNA-dependent protein kinase-DNA ligase 4 complex Ku-DNA ligase complex Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes