Gene Symbol | intA |
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Entrez Gene | 946160 |
Alt Symbol | ECK2618, JW2602, intX, slpA |
Species | Escherichia coli |
Gene Type | protein-coding |
Description | CP4-57 prophage; integrase |
Other Description | - |
Swissprots | P32053 |
Accessions | AAA79791 AAC75670 NP_417111 |
Function | Integrase is necessary for integration of the phage into the host genome by site-specific recombination. In conjunction with excisionase, integrase is also necessary for excision of the prophage from the host genome. |