DnaA-oriC complex

Term ID

GO:1990101

Synonyms

• DnaA-DNA complex

Definition

A protein-DNA complex containing the initiator protein DnaA bound to high-affinity recognition sites in the unique origin of replication, oriC. DnaA-oriC binding is the first step in assembly of a bacterial pre-replicative complex (pre-RC) and is responsible for the timely initiation of replication once per cell cycle. 19833870

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO