Invitrogen™ NucA Recombinant Mouse Monoclonal Antibody (1028905)

Description

Reconstitute at 0.5 mg/mL in sterile PBS.

NucA, also known as nuclease A, is a gene that encodes a bacterial enzyme involved in the degradation of nucleic acids. This enzyme plays a critical role in the DNA repair and recombination processes within bacterial cells. NucA exhibits endonuclease activity, meaning it can cleave the phosphodiester bonds within nucleic acid strands, generating smaller fragments. This function is essential for the maintenance of genetic stability and the regulation of DNA metabolism in bacteria. The study of NucA and its mechanisms can provide insights into bacterial adaptability and survival, as well as offer potential applications in biotechnology, such as in the development of molecular tools for genetic engineering and synthetic biology. Understanding the structure and function of NucA can also contribute to the development of novel antimicrobial strategies by targeting bacterial DNA repair pathways.