The 10-subunit replicase of Ecoli has two DNA polymerases for the two strands of duplex DNA. These enzymes are tethered to DNA by a sliding clamp protein that completely encircles DNA. A five-protein """"""""clamp loader"""""""" uses ATP to open and close the protein ring around DNA. We are currently trying to characterize the molecular mechanism of the novel clamp loader complex.
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