Topoisomerase I - An important biological enzyme


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description of the biological significance Description of the biological significance of topoisomerase I and the reaction it catalyzes

description of the biological source Description of the biological source and cellular location of topoisomerase I

description of the reaction Description of the reaction catalyzed by topoisomerase I

tertiary structure Description of the tertiary structure of topoisomerase I

description of the active site Description of the active site and catalytic strategy of topoisomerase I

description of control mechanisms Description of control mechanisms

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Updated:  December 6, 1998

Designed for Chem 406 - Biophysical Chemistry by Anne C. Luebke

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