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DNA endonuclease activity
Definition
Target type: molecularfunction
Catalysis of the hydrolysis of ester linkages within deoxyribonucleic acid by creating internal breaks. [GOC:mah, ISBN:0198547684]
DNA endonucleases are enzymes that cleave the phosphodiester bonds within a DNA molecule. This activity is crucial for a wide range of cellular processes, including DNA replication, repair, and recombination.
During DNA replication, endonucleases help to remove damaged or mismatched nucleotides, ensuring fidelity of the newly synthesized DNA strand. In DNA repair, endonucleases are involved in various pathways, such as base excision repair (BER) and nucleotide excision repair (NER). They recognize and cut the damaged DNA strand, allowing for the removal of the damaged segment and its subsequent replacement with a correct sequence.
Endonucleases also play a critical role in DNA recombination, a process that allows for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. They facilitate the formation of double-strand breaks, which are essential intermediates in the recombination process.
Different endonucleases exhibit varying specificity for their target DNA sequences. Some endonucleases are highly specific, recognizing and cleaving only at a particular sequence, while others have broader specificity, cleaving at multiple sites. The specific activity of an endonuclease is determined by its amino acid sequence and its three-dimensional structure, which dictate its ability to bind and interact with its DNA substrate.
In summary, DNA endonuclease activity is essential for maintaining the integrity and stability of the genome by participating in crucial processes such as replication, repair, and recombination. Their diverse functions highlight their importance in cellular homeostasis and the prevention of genetic diseases.'
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Proteins (8)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| 30S ribosomal protein S16 | A small ribosomal subunit protein bS16 that is encoded in the genome of Escherichia coli K-12. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P0A7T3] | Escherichia coli K-12 |
| DNA repair protein complementing XP-G cells | A DNA excision repair protein ERCC-5 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) endonuclease | A DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) endonuclease that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P27695] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| DNA repair endonuclease XPF | A DNA repair endonuclease XPF that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| DNA repair endonuclease XPF | A DNA repair endonuclease XPF that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| DNA repair protein complementing XP-G cells | A DNA excision repair protein ERCC-5 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) endonuclease | A DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) endonuclease that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P27695] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| 40S ribosomal protein S3 | A eukaryotic-type small ribosomal subunit protein uS3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P23396] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (43)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| aurintricarboxylic acid | aurintricarboxylic acid : A member of the class of quinomethanes that is 3-methylidene-6-oxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1-carboxylic acid in which the methylidene hydrogens are replaced by 4-carboxy-3-hydroxyphenyl groups. The trisodium salt is the biological stain 'chrome violet CG' while the triammonium salt is 'aluminon'. Aurintricarboxylic Acid: A dye which inhibits protein biosynthesis at the initial stages. The ammonium salt (aluminon) is a reagent for the colorimetric estimation of aluminum in water, foods, and tissues. | monohydroxybenzoic acid; quinomethanes; tricarboxylic acid | fluorochrome; histological dye; insulin-like growth factor receptor 1 antagonist |
| hycanthone | hycanthone : A thioxanthen-9-one compound having a hydroxymethyl substituent at the 1-position and a 2-[(diethylamino)ethyl]amino substituent at the 4-position. It was formerly used (particularly as the monomethanesulfonic acid salt) as a schistosomicide for individual or mass treatement of infection with Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni, but due to its toxicity and concern about possible carcinogenicity, it has been replaced by other drugs such as praziquantel. Hycanthone: Potentially toxic, but effective antischistosomal agent, it is a metabolite of LUCANTHONE. | thioxanthenes | mutagen; schistosomicide drug |
| chloramphenicol | Amphenicol: Chloramphenicol and its derivatives. | C-nitro compound; carboxamide; diol; organochlorine compound | antibacterial drug; antimicrobial agent; Escherichia coli metabolite; geroprotector; Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite; protein synthesis inhibitor |
| framycetin | framycetin : A tetracyclic antibacterial agent derived from neomycin, being a glycoside ester of neamine and neobiosamine B. Framycetin: A component of NEOMYCIN that is produced by Streptomyces fradiae. On hydrolysis it yields neamine and neobiosamine B. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) | aminoglycoside | allergen; antibacterial drug; Escherichia coli metabolite |
| lucanthone | lucanthone : A thioxanthen-9-one compound having a methyl substituent at the 1-position and a 2-[(diethylamino)ethyl]amino substituent at the 4-position. Formerly used for the treatment of schistosomiasis. It is a prodrug, being metabolised to hycanthone. Lucanthone: One of the SCHISTOSOMICIDES, it has been replaced largely by HYCANTHONE and more recently PRAZIQUANTEL. (From Martindale The Extrapharmacopoeia, 30th ed., p46) | thioxanthenes | adjuvant; antineoplastic agent; EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor; EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor; mutagen; photosensitizing agent; prodrug; schistosomicide drug |
| erythromycin | erythromycin : Any of several wide-spectrum macrolide antibiotics obtained from actinomycete Saccharopolyspora erythraea (formerly known as Streptomyces erythraeus). erythromycin A : An erythromycin that consists of erythronolide A having 2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-alpha-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl and 3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-beta-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl residues attahced at positions 4 and 6 respectively. Erythromycin: A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins. | cyclic ketone; erythromycin | |
| mitoxantrone hydrochloride | hydrochloride | antineoplastic agent | |
| neamine | neamine : 2-Deoxy-D-streptamine glycosylated at the 4-oxygen with a 6-amino-alpha-D-glucosaminyl group. neamine: fragment of NEOMYCIN B; structure in first source | 2,6-dideoxy-alpha-D-glucoside; aminoglycoside | antibacterial agent |
| 7-nitro-1h-indole-2-carboxylic acid | 7-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid: acts on AP endonuclease, 3'-phosphodiesterase, and 3'-phosphatase activities of APE1; structure in first source | ||
| n-hydroxynaphthalimide | N-hydroxynaphthalimide: structure in first source | ||
| 3,3',4,4',5,5'-hexabromobiphenyl | |||
| 6-hydroxydopa | 6-hydroxydopa: RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation | non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid | |
| florfenicol | florfenicol : A carboxamide that is the N-dichloroacetyl derivative of (1R,2S)-2-amino-3-fluoro-1-[4-(methanesulfonyl)phenyl]propan-1-ol. A synthetic veterinary antibiotic that is used for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and foot rot; also used in aquaculture. florfenicol: structure given in first source | organochlorine compound; organofluorine compound; secondary alcohol; secondary carboxamide; sulfone | antimicrobial agent |
| antibiotic g 418 | antibiotic G 418: from Micromonospora rhodorangea | ||
| tanshinone ii a | tashinone IIA: a cardiovascular agent with antineoplastic activity; isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza; structure in first source | abietane diterpenoid | |
| paromomycin | paromomycin : An amino cyclitol glycoside that is the 1-O-(2-amino-2-deoxy-alpha-D-glucopyranoside) and the 3-O-(2,6-diamino-2,6-dideoxy-beta-L-idopyranosyl)-beta-D-ribofuranoside of 4,6-diamino-2,3-dihydroxycyclohexane (the 1R,2R,3S,4R,6S diastereoisomer). It is obtained from various Streptomyces species. A broad-spectrum antibiotic, it is used (generally as the sulfate salt) for the treatment of acute and chronic intestinal protozoal infections, but is not effective for extraintestinal protozoal infections. It is also used as a therapeutic against visceral leishmaniasis. Paromomycin: An aminoglycoside antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent produced by species of STREPTOMYCES. | amino cyclitol glycoside; aminoglycoside antibiotic | anthelminthic drug; antibacterial drug; antiparasitic agent; antiprotozoal drug |
| 3-hydroxy-quinazoline-2,4-dione | 3-hydroxy-quinazoline-2,4-dione: structure in first source | ||
| puromycin | puromycins | antiinfective agent; antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 3.4.11.14 (cytosol alanyl aminopeptidase) inhibitor; EC 3.4.14.2 (dipeptidyl-peptidase II) inhibitor; nucleoside antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor | |
| netilmicin | Netilmicin: Semisynthetic 1-N-ethyl derivative of SISOMYCIN, an aminoglycoside antibiotic with action similar to gentamicin, but less ear and kidney toxicity. | ||
| linezolid | acetamides; morpholines; organofluorine compound; oxazolidinone | antibacterial drug; protein synthesis inhibitor | |
| zithromax | azithromycin : A macrolide antibiotic useful for the treatment of bacterial infections. Azithromycin: A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. | macrolide antibiotic | antibacterial drug; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
| 1,3,6-trimethylpyrimido[5,4-e][1,2,4]triazine-5,7-dione | pyrimidotriazine | ||
| 4-phenyl-4-oxo-2-hydroxybuten-2-oic acid | 2,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid: structure in first source | ||
| tiamulin | tiamulin : A carbotricyclic compound that is pleuromutilin in which the hydroxyacetate group is replaced by a 2-{[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]sulfanyl}acetate group. An antibacterial drug, tiamulin is used in veterinary medicine (generally as its hydrogen fumarate salt) for the treatment of swine dysentery caused by Serpulina hyodysenteriae. tiamulin: 81723 HFU and tiamutin are for fumarate salt; prevents senescence in ascomycete; pleuromutilin derivative; RN given refers to ((3aS-(3aalpha,4beta,5alpha,6alpha,8beta,9alpha,9abeta,10S*))-isomer | carbotricyclic compound; carboxylic ester; cyclic ketone; organic sulfide; secondary alcohol; semisynthetic derivative; tertiary amino compound; tetracyclic diterpenoid | antibacterial drug |
| hmr 3647 | |||
| 2-[[5-(dimethylsulfamoyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]methylidene]propanedioic acid diethyl ester | indoles | ||
| 1,6-dimethyl-3-propylpyrimido[5,4-e][1,2,4]triazine-5,7-dione | pyrimidotriazine | ||
| myricetin | 7-hydroxyflavonol; hexahydroxyflavone | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor; food component; geroprotector; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite | |
| josamycin | acetate ester; aldehyde; disaccharide derivative; glycoside; macrolide antibiotic; tertiary alcohol; tertiary amino compound | antibacterial drug; metabolite | |
| ag 538 | AG 538: an IGF-1 receptor kinase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| e 3330 | E 3330: structure given in first source; MW 378.47 | ||
| albocycline | albocycline: macrolide antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces bruneogriseus nov. sp. MCRL-0129; specifically anti-staphylococcal, including antibiotic-resistant strains; structure | macrolide | |
| evernimicin | |||
| gentamicin sulfate | |||
| gentamicin sulfate | |||
| pristinamycin iib | virginiamycin M2: structure in first source | ||
| cem 101 | solithromycin: an antibacterial fluoroketolide; structure in first source | ||
| N-[3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[2,3-c]pyrrol-2-yl]acetamide | benzothiazoles | ||
| tetracycline | tetracycline : A broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of actinobacteria. Tetracycline: A naphthacene antibiotic that inhibits AMINO ACYL TRNA binding during protein synthesis. | ||
| eravacycline | eravacycline: has antibacterial activity | tetracyclines | |
| PF-06446846 | PF-06446846 : A triazolopyridine that is 3H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-b]pyridine substituted by a 4-{(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)[(3R)-piperidin-3-yl]carbamoyl}phenyl group at position 3. It is a potent inhibitor of PCSK9. PF-06446846: inhibits translation of PCSK9 ;structure in first source | benzamides; monochloropyridine; piperidines; tertiary carboxamide; triazolopyridine | antilipemic drug; EC 3.4.21.61 (kexin) inhibitor |
| thiolactomycin | thiolactomycin: from actinomycetes; structure given in first source | ||
| galloflavin | galloflavin: structure in first source |