LIG1
In the world of genes, there's a special enzyme,
DNA ligase 1, it's truly divine.
Encoded by LIG1, a gene so grand,
It helps in replication, with a skillful hand.
When DNA needs to be copied anew,
Ligase steps in, it knows what to do.
It joins the strands together, oh so neat,
Creating a perfect, complete repeat.
But Ligase's work doesn't end there,
It's a master of repair, with utmost care.
When DNA is damaged, it comes to the aid,
Fixing the breaks, like a superhero blade.
Ligase I is unique, a star in the sky,
The most studied ligase, no one can deny.
In humans, it's the only one known,
To handle both replication and repair alone.
So let's give a cheer for Ligase's might,
For its role in keeping our DNA bright.
A hero in the lab, a scientist's friend,
Ligase 1, our admiration will never end.
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