Primus inter pares (First among equals)

J. L. Keck; J. M. Berger

doi:10.1038/82996

Primus inter pares (First among equals)

J. L. Keck, J. M. Berger

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Abstract

Priming of DNA replication in eukaryotes is carried out by a heterotetrameric complex known as pol α-primase. The structure of the Pyrococcus furiosus RNA polymerase subunit of this complex shows that priming is carried out by unrelated proteins in archaea/eukarya and eubacteria, provides insights into the mechanism of action of a novel RNA polymerase, and raises new questions regarding the ancestry of priming and replication in the three domains of life.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2-4
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nature Structural Biology
Volume	8
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/82996
State	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

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