DNA Topoisomerases, Type II

Synonyms

DNA Topoisomerase (ATP-Hydrolysing)

DNA Topoisomerase II

DNA Type 2 Topoisomerase

Topoisomerase II

Type II DNA Topoisomerase

DNA TOPOISOMERASES that catalyze ATP-dependent breakage of both strands of DNA, passage of the unbroken strands through the breaks, and rejoining of the broken strands. These enzymes bring about relaxation of the supercoiled DNA and resolution of a knotted circular DNA duplex.