helicase activity [GO_0004386]
Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + H2O = ADP + phosphate, to drive the unwinding of a DNA or RNA helix.
helicase activity
ID: GO_0004386
Class
Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + H2O = ADP + phosphate, to drive the unwinding of a DNA or RNA helix.
Note that most helicases catalyze processive duplex unwinding.
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- ATP-dependent activity
- catalytic activity, acting on a nucleic acid
- nucleic acid conformation isomerase activity
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ATP-dependent helicase activity | exact synonym |
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