CRISPR–Cas in mobile genetic elements: counter-defence and beyond
CRISPR–Cas in mobile genetic elements: counter-defence and beyond
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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English
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The principal function of CRISPR–Cas systems in archaea and bacteria is defence against mobile genetic elements (MGEs), including viruses, plasmids and transposons. However, the relationships between CRISPR–Cas and MGEs are far more complex. Several classes of MGE contributed to the origin and evolution of CRISPR–Cas, and, conversely, CRISPR–Cas sy...
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CRISPR–Cas in mobile genetic elements: counter-defence and beyond
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11165670
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11165670
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1740-1526
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1740-1534
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10.1038/s41579-019-0204-7
