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Polynucleotide Ligases

Medical Definition: Catalyze the joining of preformed ribonucleotides or deoxyribonucleotides in phosphodiester linkage during genetic processes. EC 6.5.1.
Guide Notes: do not confuse X ref POLYNUCLEOTIDE SYNTHETASES with X refs POLYRIBONUCLEOTIDE SYNTHETASE or POLYDEOXYRIBONUCLEOTIDE SYNTHETASES
CAS Number: EC 6.5.1.
Previously Indexed: Ligases (1966-1973)
Polynucleotide Ligases Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition RNA Ligase (ATP) - An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of linear RNA to a circular form by the transfer of the 5'-phosphate to the 3'-hydroxyl terminus. It also catalyzes the covalent joining of two polyribonucleotides in phosphodiester linkage. EC 6.5.1.3.

Polynucleotide Ligases Medical Definitions and Terms

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