The Bacterial Replicative Helicase Loader DciA is a DNA Condenser.
S. Marsin, S. Jeannin, S. Baconnais, H. Walbott, G. Pehau-Arnaudet, M. Noiray, M. Aumont-Nicaise, E. G. Stender, C. Cargemel, R. Le Bars, E. Le Cam, S. Quevillon-Cheruel
This study shows that DciA forms DNA condensates through liquid-liquid phase separation, facilitating replication protein assembly near chromosomal DNA.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2023 · PreprintBiochemistry