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α-factor enhancement of hybrid formation by protoplast fusion in Saccharomyces cerevisiae II

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When Mat a cells are treated with α-factor prior to being protoplasted and fused, the frequency of karyogamy is higher than in unarrested controls.

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  1. B. P. G. Curran

    Present address: Department of Biochemistry, University College London, Gower Street, London, UK

  2. B. L. A. Carter

    Present address: G. D. Searle & Co. Ltd., High Wycombe, Bucks., UK

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  1. Department of Genetics, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland

    B. P. G. Curran & B. L. A. Carter

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Curran, B.P.G., Carter, B.L.A. α-factor enhancement of hybrid formation by protoplast fusion in Saccharomyces cerevisiae II. Curr Genet 10, 943–945 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00398292

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