Transposases

**Definition:** Enzymes that recombine DNA segments by a process which involves the formation of a synapse between two DNA helices, the cleavage of single strands from each DNA helix and the ligation of a DNA strand from one DNA helix to the other. The resulting DNA structure is called a Holliday junction which can be resolved by DNA REPLICATION or by HOLLIDAY JUNCTION RESOLVASES.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.739.500.667 - D08.811.913.696.445.825

**Synonyms:** - Transposase