Published January 5, 1973 | Version v1
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Photoreactivation of ultraviolet-induced chromosomal aberrations

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Ultraviolet induces only chromatid-type aberrations in synchronized G 1 V-79 Chinese hamster and A8W243 Xenopus tissue culture cells. Posttreatment with white light prevents expression of most potential aberrations in the A8 toad cell, which possesses a photoreactivation enzyme. We conclude that the major ultraviolet-induced DNA lesion leading to chromosomal aberrations is the pyrimidine dimer.

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Journal Title
Science
Journal Volume
179
Journal Issue
4068
Series
Science.
Journal Page Range
86-88
ISSN
0036-8075

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