A DNA-dependent ATPase is a type of enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in a reaction that is coupled to the interaction with DNA. These enzymes play essential roles in various cellular processes, particularly those involving DNA metabolism, such as replication, repair, transcription, and recombination. The mechanism of DNA-dependent ATPases typically involves the enzyme binding to DNA, which induces a conformational change that allows it to hydrolyze ATP.
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