SM00470

ParB-like nuclease domain

SMART entry
Member databaseSMART
SMART typedomain
Short nameParB

Description

Plasmid RK2 ParB preferentially cleaves single-stranded DNA. ParB also nicks supercoiled plasmid DNA preferably at sites with potential single-stranded character, like AT-rich regions and sequences that can form cruciform structures. ParB also exhibits 5-->3 exonuclease activity.
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