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rad51-b

Gene
rad51-b
Protein
DNA repair protein RAD51 homolog B
Organism
Xenopus laevis
Length
336 amino acids
Function
Plays an important role in homologous strand exchange, a key step in DNA repair through homologous recombination. Binds to single and double-stranded DNA and exhibits DNA-dependent ATPase activity. Catalyzes the recognition of homology and strand exchange between homologous DNA partners to form a joint molecule between a processed DNA break and the repair template. Binds to single-stranded DNA in an ATP-dependent manner to form nucleoprotein filaments which are essential for the homology search and strand exchange.
Similarity
Belongs to the RecA family. RAD51 subfamily.
Mass
36.621 kDa
Sequence
MAMQAHYQAEATEEENFGPQAITRLEQCGINANDVKKLEDAGFHTVEAVAYAPKKELLNIKGISEAKAEKILAEAAKLVPMGFTTATEFHQRRSEIIQIGTGSKELDKLLQGGIETGSITEMFGEFRTGKTQLCHTLAVTCQLPIDRGGGEGKAMYIDTEGTFRPERLLAVAERYGLSGSDVLDNVAYARAFNTDHQTQLLYQASAMMAESRYALLIVDSATALYRTDYSGRGELSARQMHLARFLRMLLRLADEFGVAVVITNQVVAQVDGAAMFAADPKKPIGGNIIAHASTTRLYLRKGRGETRICKIYDSPCLPEAEAMFAINADGVGDAKD