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lambda-Prophage induction by furocoumarin photosensitization.

Authors :
Baccichetti F
Bordin F
Carlassare F
Source :
Experientia [Experientia] 1979 Feb 15; Vol. 35 (2), pp. 183-4.
Publication Year :
1979

Abstract

Furocoumarin photosensitization induces lambda-prophage from lysogenic Escherichia coli cells; this effect is clearly due to the photoreaction that furocoumarins give with DNA, and it appears connected with the formation of monoadducts rather than of diadducts (cross-links).

Subjects

Subjects :
Coliphages radiation effects
DNA, Bacterial radiation effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Escherichia coli
Light
Lysogeny radiation effects
Virus Replication radiation effects
Coliphages drug effects
Furocoumarins pharmacology
Lysogeny drug effects
Virus Replication drug effects

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0014-4754
Volume :
35
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Experientia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
369878
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01920603
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