Term Name:	DnaA-oriC complex
Synonyms:	DnaA-DNA complex
Definition:	A protein-DNA complex containing the initiator protein DnaA bound to high-affinity recognition sites in the unique origin of replication, oriC. DnaA-oriC binding is the first step in assembly of a bacterial pre-replicative complex (pre-RC) and is responsible for the timely initiation of replication once per cell cycle.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990101]    QuickGO    AmiGO