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Role of yeast Rth1 nuclease and its homologs in mutation avoidance, DNA repair, and DNA replication.
Current genetics - 1 Jul 1998
Johnson R E, Kovvali G K, Prakash L, Prakash S
Abstract excerpt
The RTH1(RAD27) gene of Saccharomyces cerevisiae encodes a structure-specific endonuclease that cleaves 5'-ended single-stranded DNA at its junction with duplex DNA. Genetic and biochemical studies have indicated a role of Rth1 nuclease in the removal of RNA primers formed during DNA replication. The rth1Delta mutation confers temperature-sensitive lethality, and increases sensitivity to alkylating agents. The...
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