Title of article
Diversity and Functions of Type II Topoisomerases
Author/Authors
Sutormin, D.A Institute of Gene Biology RAS, Moscow, Russia , Galivondzhyan, A.K Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia , Polkhovskiy, A.V Institute of Gene Biology RAS, Moscow, Russia , Kamalyan, S.O Institute of Gene Biology RAS, Moscow, Russia , Severinov, K.V Centre for Life Sciences - Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow, Russia , Dubiley, S.A Institute of Gene Biology RAS, Moscow, Russia
Pages
17
From page
59
To page
75
Abstract
The DNA double helix provides a simple and elegant way to store and copy genetic information. How-ever, the processes requiring the DNA helix strands separation, such as transcription and replication, induce a topological side-effect – supercoiling of the molecule. Topoisomerases comprise a specific group of enzymes that disentangle the topological challenges associated with DNA supercoiling. They relax DNA supercoils and resolve catenanes and knots. Here, we review the catalytic cycles, evolution, diversity, and functional roles of type II topoisomerases in organisms from all domains of life, as well as viruses and other mobile genetic elements.
Keywords
spatial chromosome organization , DNA segregation , replication , transcription , decatenation , supercoiling , topoisomerases
Journal title
Acta Naturae
Serial Year
2021
Record number
2617397
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