This entry represents the OB domain of DNA polymerase alpha subunit B [1-4]. B subunits of DNA polymerases stabilize the catalytic subunit, play a role in regulation of the DNA synthesis in a cell cycle-dependent manner and act as scaffolds mediating ...
This entry represents the OB domain of DNA polymerase alpha subunit B [1-4]. B subunits of DNA polymerases stabilize the catalytic subunit, play a role in regulation of the DNA synthesis in a cell cycle-dependent manner and act as scaffolds mediating interactions with other components of the replication machinery [1-4].
The DNA Polymerase alpha zinc finger domain adopts an alpha-helix-like structure, followed by three turns, all of which involve proline. The resulting motif is a helix-turn-helix motif, in contrast to other zinc finger domains, which show anti-parall ...
The DNA Polymerase alpha zinc finger domain adopts an alpha-helix-like structure, followed by three turns, all of which involve proline. The resulting motif is a helix-turn-helix motif, in contrast to other zinc finger domains, which show anti-parallel sheet and helix conformation. Zinc binding occurs due to the presence of four cysteine residues positioned to bind the metal centre in a tetrahedral coordination geometry. Function of this domain is uncertain: it has been proposed that the zinc finger motif may be an essential part of the DNA binding domain [1].