Retrons, msDNA, and the bacterial genome
Retrons, msDNA, and the bacterial genome
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Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG
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English
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Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG
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Retrons are distinct DNA sequences that code for a reverse transcriptase (RT) similar to the RTs produced by retroviruses and other types of retroelements. Retron DNAs are commonly associated with prophage DNA and are found in the genomes of a wide variety of different bacteria. The retron RT is used to synthesize a strange satellite DNA known as m...
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Retrons, msDNA, and the bacterial genome
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TN_cdi_karger_primary_84982
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_karger_primary_84982
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3805579640,9783805579643
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1424-8581
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1424-859X
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10.1159/000084982
