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Abstract
Evidence is presented which demonstrates that DNA synthesis in regenerating liver is discontinuous. In pulse-labeling experiments from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, the earliest detectable intermediate in DNA replication appears to be double-stranded DNA which has a significant degree of single-stranded character probably due to the existence of gaps in the newly synthesized strand. The label begins to move into completely double-stranded DNA 10-30 minutes after the commencement of labeling. The average molecular weight of the single-stranded "unit" of DNA replication is determined to be approximately 7.5 million. Smaller units may be produced but not observed as a result of imperfect synchronization of DNA synthesis.Entities:
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Year: 1970 PMID: 5263745 PMCID: PMC286204 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.65.1.152
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ISSN: 0027-8424 Impact factor: 11.205