Rad54, a Jack of all trades in homologous recombination

DNA Repair (Amst). 2003 Jul 16;2(7):787-94. doi: 10.1016/s1568-7864(03)00070-3.

Abstract

Homologous recombination mediates the transfer or exchange of genetic information between homologous DNA molecules. It plays important roles in central processes in the cell such as genome duplication and DNA damage repair. Recent experiments reveal the surprising versatility of one of its central actors, the Rad54 protein.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly / genetics
  • Chromosome Pairing / genetics
  • DNA Helicases
  • DNA Repair / genetics*
  • DNA Repair Enzymes
  • Recombination, Genetic / genetics*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / genetics*

Substances

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins
  • RAD54 protein, S cerevisiae
  • DNA Helicases
  • DNA Repair Enzymes