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EC 2.7.7.101 Details
EC number
2.7.7.101
Accepted name
DNA primase DnaG
Reaction
ssDNA + n NTP = ssDNA/pppN(pN)n-1 hybrid + (n-1) diphosphate
Other name(s)
DnaG
Systematic name
nucleotide 5′-triphosphate:single-stranded DNA nucleotidyltransferase (DNA-RNA hybrid synthesizing)
Comment
The enzyme catalyses the synthesis of short RNA sequences that are used as primers for EC 2.7.7.7, DNA-directed DNA polymerase. It is found in bacteria and archaea. The latter also have a second primase system (EC 2.7.7.102, DNA primase AEP).
History
created 2018
EC Tree
2.7.7.16 created 1961, deleted 1972, [transferred to EC 3.1.4.22, deleted 1980]
2.7.7.17 created 1965, deleted 1972, [transferred to EC 3.1.4.23, deleted 1980]
2.7.7.20 created 1965, deleted 1972
2.7.7.26 created 1961 as EC 3.1.4.8, transferred 1965 to EC 2.7.7.26, deleted 1972
2.7.7.29 created 1972, deleted 2004