DNA repair assay in yeasts

11 November 2012 1 8K Report

Please, suggest a method for estimation (quantification) of DNA repair effeciency (general or specific pathways) in yeasts Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Mayilaadumveettil Nishana

Non homologous end joining essays using tissue extracts is performed as per the attached paper. You might be able to follow the same with yeast extract as well.

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