Integrases

Recombinases that insert exogenous DNA into the host genome. Examples include proteins encoded by the POL GENE of RETROVIRIDAE and also by temperate BACTERIOPHAGES, the best known being BACTERIOPHAGE LAMBDA.

Year introduced: 2004(1997)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.739.500

MeSH Unique ID: D019426

Registry Number: EC 2.7.7.-

Entry Terms:

• Integrase

Previous Indexing:

• Coliphages/enzymology (1974-1980)
• DNA Helicases (1974-1987)
• DNA Nucleotidyltransferases (1974-1996)
• Viral Proteins (1980-1987)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Recombinases
Integrases
Transposases
HIV Integrase