four-way junction DNA binding [GO_0000400]
Binding to a DNA segment containing four-way junctions, also known as Holliday junctions, a structure where two DNA double strands are held together by reciprocal exchange of two of the four strands, one strand each from the two original helices.
four-way junction DNA binding
ID: GO_0000400
Class
Binding to a DNA segment containing four-way junctions, also known as Holliday junctions, a structure where two DNA double strands are held together by reciprocal exchange of two of the four strands, one strand each from the two original helices.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| forked DNA binding | broad synonym | |
| Holliday junction binding | exact synonym |
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