An ATP-dependent DNA HELICASE that preferentially binds SINGLE-STRANDED DNA. It is a heterodimer consisting of an 80 kDa subunit (XRCC5) and 70 kDa subunit (XRCC6) that functions with DNA LIGASE IV in the repair of DOUBLE-STRANDED DNA BREAKS and V(D)J RECOMBINATION.
Also Known As:
G22P1 Antigen; Ku Antigen; Ku Autoantigen, 70 kDa; Ku Autoantigen, 80 kDa; Ku Heterodimer; Ku Protein; Ku70 Antigen; Ku80 Antigen; X-ray Repair Cross-Complementing Protein 5; X-ray Repair Cross-Complementing Protein 6; XRCC5 Protein; XRCC6 Protein; Antigen, G22P1; Antigen, Ku; Antigen, Ku70; Antigen, Ku80; Autoantigen, Ku; Heterodimer, Ku; X ray Repair Cross Complementing Protein 5; X ray Repair Cross Complementing Protein 6