| Literature DB >> 2573821 |
F Kempken1, F Meinhardt, K Esser.
Abstract
Linear, extrachromosomal DNA's of the filamentous fungus Ascobolus immersus are localized within the mitochondria. These linear plasmids have no homology to the high molecular weight mtDNA (hmw mtDNA). For analysis of plasmid replication an in organello DNA synthesis system was developed, in which radionucleotides were incorporated into intact mitochondria. Plasmid DNA is labelled preferentially in this system. From replication analysis of a specific plasmid there is evidence of a virus-like protein-primed replication. Sequence analysis of this plasmid reveals that a viral DNA polymerase is encoded. Thus, these genetic elements presumably are viral remnants rather than true plasmids.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2573821 DOI: 10.1007/BF00332419
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Gen Genet ISSN: 0026-8925