Gene Accession
P09274
Gene Alias
DNA polymerase processivity factor (DNA-binding gene 16 protein) (Polymerase accessory protein) (PAP)
Background
FUNCTION: Plays an essential role in viral DNA replication by acting as the polymerase accessory subunit. Associates with the viral polymerase to increase its processivity and forms high-affinity direct interactions with DNA. Facilitates the origin-binding protein loading onto DNA thus increasing its ability to assemble into a functional complex capable of unwinding duplex DNA (By similarity). {ECO:0000250}.