ISSN:
1617-4623
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Effects of metabolic inhibitors on the rejoining of broken single strands of DNA of mouse L cells induced by X-irradiation were studied by the sucrose gradient sedimentation method. Inhibitors of protein and DNA syntheses, such as cycloheximide and 5-fluorodeoxyuridine, could not suppress the rejoining of broken strands, when they were introduced into cultures at the time of irradiation. However, 2.5-hour pretreatment of cells with 5-fluorodeoxyuridine was capable of reducing the rate of rejoining. In addition, proflavin, one of DNA-binding substances tested, prevented the rejoining. These results suggest that pre-existing DNA-related enzymes, for instance, DNA polymerase and ligase, are responsible for the process.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02430518
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