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Title: Novel methods for physical mapping of the human genome applied to the long arm of chromosome 5

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5644269

Our objective was to develop novel methods for mapping of the human genome. The techniques to assessed were: (1) three methods for the production of unique sequence clones from the region of interest; (2) novel methods for the production and separation of multi-megabase DNA fragments; (3) methods for the production of physical linking clones'' that contain rare restriction sites; (4) application of these methods and available resources to map the region of interest. We have also concentrated on developing rare-cleavage tools based on restriction enzymes and methylases. In the last year we: studied the effect of methylation on enzymes used for genome mapping; collaborated on characterization of two new isoschizomers; developed a reliable way to produce partial digests of DNA in agarose and applied it to the human genome; and applied a method to double the apparent specificity of rare-cutter'' endonucleases. 35 refs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
California Inst. of Biological Research, La Jolla, CA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-89ER60913
OSTI ID:
5644269
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/60913-T1; ON: DE91012894
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English