Term Name: | SWI/SNF superfamily-type complex |
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Synonyms: | BAF-type complex, SWI-SNF global transcription activator complex, SWI-SNF-type complex, SWI/SNF-type complex, SWI2/SNF2 superfamily ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complex |
Definition: | A protein complex that contains an ortholog of the Saccharomyces ATPase Swi2/Snf2 as one of the catalytic subunit components (ATPase) and mediates assembly of nucleosomes, changes to the spacing or structure of nucleosomes, or some combination of those activities in a manner that requires ATP. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0070603] QuickGO AmiGO |