MeSH definition : Enzymes that regulate the topology of DNA by actions such as breaking, relaxing, passing,
and rejoining strands of DNA in cells. These enzymes are important components of the
DNA replication system. They are classified by their substrate specificities. DNA
TOPOISOMERASE I enzymes act on a single strand of DNA. DNA TOPOISOMERASE II enzymes
act on double strands of DNA.;
Enzymes that regulate the topology of DNA by actions such as breaking, relaxing, passing,
and rejoining strands of DNA in cells. These enzymes are important components of the
DNA replication system. They are classified by their substrate specificities. DNA
TOPOISOMERASE I enzymes act on a single strand of DNA. DNA TOPOISOMERASE II enzymes
act on double strands of DNA.