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Title: Role of V gene in ultraviolet-induced enhancement of recombination among T4 phages

Journal Article · · Virology; (United States)

The role of the T4 V gene in the uv-enhanced genetic recombination phenomenon was examined. The results do not support the direct involvement of the V gene product, an endonuclease specific for uv-irradiated DNA. However the results do suggest the importance of pyrimidine dimers in promoting recombination among post-replicated DNAs.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Chicago
OSTI ID:
7193034
Journal Information:
Virology; (United States), Vol. 65:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English