Preferred Label : DNA Replication Licensing Factor MCM6;
NCIt synonyms : Minichromosome Maintenance Protein 6; MCM6; MIS5; P105MCM; EC 3.6.4.12; DNA Replication Licensing Factor-MCM6;
NCIt definition : DNA replication licensing factor MCM6 (821 aa, 93 kDa) is encoded by the human MCM6
gene. This protein is involved in DNA replication.;
NCIt note : MCM6 is rapidly induced at G1/S by growth factor stimulation; protein level peaks
at G1/S. A stable MCM2/4/6/7 complex exhibits DNA unwinding ATPase/DNA helicase activity
involved in replication initiation. MCM2/4/6/7 phosphorylation by CDC2 kinase reduces
helicase activity. Hexameric MCM2-7 complex is a key element of the pre-replication
complex and may be involved in formation of replication forks and in recruitment of
replication factors.;