DEAD-box RNA Helicases

**Definition:** A large family of RNA helicases that share a common protein motif with the single letter amino acid sequence D-E-A-D (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp). In addition to RNA helicase activity, members of the DEAD-box family participate in other aspects of RNA metabolism and regulation of RNA function.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.696.445.735.720.249

**Synonyms:** - DEAD-box RNA Helicase