Publication Date:
2014-03-19
Description:
A cell’s genome is under constant threat of damage, which if not repaired can lead to mutations or cell death. Common forms of DNA damage found in nature include cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers and 6-4 photoproducts induced by UV-irradiation. These and other helix-distorting lesions are removed by a highly conserved process...
Print ISSN:
0027-8424
Electronic ISSN:
1091-6490
Topics:
Biology
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Medicine
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Natural Sciences in General
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