DNA Polymerase ε

Abstract

DNA polymerase e (Pol ε) is one of three replicative DNA polymerases in eukaryotic cells. Pol ε is a multi-subunit DNA polymerase with many functions. For example, recent studies in yeast have suggested that Pol e is essential during the initiation of DNA replication and also participates during leading strand synthesis. In this chapter, we will discuss the structure of Pol ε, the individual subunits and their function.