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DNA nicking--closing activity from salmon testis.

B Eskin, A R Morgan

    Canadian Journal of Biochemistry
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Salmon testis contains a DNA nicking--closing (N--C) enzyme, valuable for supercoiled DNA relaxation. While partially purified, the enzyme shows stability and activity across various salt concentrations and low temperatures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Molecular Biology
    • Enzymology

    Background:

    • Rapidly proliferating cells, such as salmon testis, are expected sources of DNA nicking--closing (N--C) enzymes.
    • DNA N--C enzymes are crucial for managing DNA topology during replication and transcription.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the properties of the DNA N--C enzyme from salmon testis.
    • To assess the enzyme's stability and activity under various conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Partial purification of the N--C enzyme from salmon testis.
    • Assay of enzyme activity under different salt concentrations and temperatures.

    Main Results:

    • Crude enzyme fractions demonstrated efficacy in relaxing supercoiled DNA, even when other N--C enzymes were inactive.
    • The enzyme exhibited remarkable tolerance to high salt concentrations (activity at 0.6 M NaCl).
    • Significant activity was observed at low temperatures (0 degrees C), but rapid inactivation occurred above 25 degrees C.

    Conclusions:

    • Salmon testis is a viable source for a DNA N--C enzyme with unique properties.
    • The enzyme's tolerance to salt and low-temperature activity make it potentially useful for specific biochemical applications.
    • Further research is needed to stabilize the partially purified enzyme for broader use.

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