Glossary Term
DNA Ligase
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A family of enzymes that catalyze the formation of phosphodiester bonds to repair broken strands of DNA.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C105960. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
DNA LigaseEC 6.5.1.1Polydeoxyribonucleotide SynthasePolynucleotide Ligase