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Reverse Transcriptase

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An RNA-dependent DNA polymerase that is involved in the replication of retroviruses an in the maintenance of telomeres. [ ]

Term info

Label

Reverse Transcriptase

Synonyms
  • EC 2.7.7.49
  • RNA-Dependent DNA Polymerase
  • Reverse Transcriptase
Legacy Concept Name

Reverse_Transcriptase

Preferred Name

Reverse Transcriptase

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme

UMLS CUI

C0035379

code

C17096