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Title: The inhibition of DNA synthesis by calf-thymus polymerase by X-irradiation of the primer DNA

Journal Article · · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications

Studies were made to determine whether or not DNA damaged by x irradiation may be easily replicated by the DNA synthetic mechanism. It was found that the synthesis of new material is strongly inhibited by large doses of x rays, and that within the experimental error, there is no great difference in the amounts of incorporation of d-TMP and d-CMP at any dose level that was examined. The results emphasize that the system used for assaying the effects of irradiation may greatly modify the results obtained.

Research Organization:
Yale Univ., New Haven
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-029014
OSTI ID:
4843061
Journal Information:
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Vol. 5, Issue 6; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61; ISSN 0006-291X
Publisher:
Elsevier
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English