DNA rewinding

Term ID

GO:0036292

Synonyms

• DNA annealing
• RPA-dependent DNA rewinding
• single-stranded DNA bubble rewinding

Definition

The process in which interchain hydrogen bonds between two single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) are reformed to regenerate double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). ssDNA is often bound and stabilized by proteins such as replication protein A (RPA) to form ssDNA bubbles. The bubbles can be rewound by ATP-dependent motors to reform base pairs between strands and thus dsDNA. (4)

References

Ontology

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