DnaB Helicases

Synonyms

DnaB Helicase

Helicase, DnaB

Helicases, DnaB

A family of DNA helicases that participate in DNA REPLICATION. They assemble into hexameric rings with a central channel and unwind DNA processively in the 5' to 3' direction. DnaB helicases are considered the primary replicative helicases for most prokaryotic organisms.