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Thymine dimer excision by extracts of human cells

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OSTI ID:4145296

An enzyme activity capable of excising thymine dimers in vitro from uv- irradiated, specifically incised DNA was identified in extracts of human cells. Experimental results indicate that extracts of human cells grown in tissue culture contain both uv endonuclease and dimer-excision activities. Tables are presented to show effects of uv radiation and effects of freezing cells on thymine dimer excision in cell-free extracts. (HLW)

Research Organization:
Stanford Univ., CA
NSA Number:
NSA-33-012216
OSTI ID:
4145296
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English