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Ligase - Definition and Overview |
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In biochemistry, a ligase is an enzyme that can catalyse the joining of two molecules ("ligation" or "glue together") by forming a new chemical bond, with concomitant hydrolysis of ATP or other similar molecules. They are classified as EC 6 in the EC number classification. Many ligases are also known as "synthases" or "synthetases" because they synthesize new molecules.
In a molecular biology laboratory, one of the most frequently used ligase is DNA ligase. It is used to connect DNA fragments together.
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Example Usage of Ligase |
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ExpertOpinion: EDC: Discovery and design of DNA and RNA Ligase inhibitors in infectious microorganisms: Expert Opinion on Drug Dis... http://bit.ly/7Scoeg |
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mahligna: (+) fragmentos do DNA (A,T,C,G) pela Ligase |
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Jor_Lob: Acabei de receber uma ligação otima... *.* Ma na vdd, eu queria que outra pessoa me Ligase XD (L) |
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