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. 1976 Nov;3(11):3167-71.
doi: 10.1093/nar/3.11.3167.

A model for replication of the ends of linear chromosomes

J M Heumann
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A model for replication of the ends of linear chromosomes

J M Heumann. Nucleic Acids Res. 1976 Nov.
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Abstract

Linear chromosomes possessing internal repeats of their terminal sequences can form intramolecular crossed-strand exchanges that allow replication of the chromosome ends. Evidence is discussed that such a mechanism may be utilized during replication of herpes simplex virus DNA and during replication of macronuclear DNA from the hypotrichous ciliate Oxytricha.

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