DNA N glycosidase

《英文msh词典》DNA N glycosidase
[入口词] DNA N glycosidase
[主题词] DNA Glycosylases
[英文释义] A family of DNA repair enzymes that recognize damaged nucleotide bases and remove them by hydrolyzing the N-glycosidic bond that attaches them to the sugar backbone of the DNA molecule. The process called BASE EXCISION REPAIR can be completed by a DNA-(APURINIC OR APYRIMIDINIC SITE) LYASE which excises the remaining RIBOSE sugar from the DNA.