Term Name: | DnaA-oriC complex |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990101] QuickGO AmiGO |