Cell-free V(D)J recombination
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Researchers have succeeded in reconstituting the entire V(D)J recombination reaction in a cell-free system. It was established that the RAG proteins are required in the later stages for proper joining of coding ends, as well as being involved in cleavage. This provides proof that cleavage and joining, the stages of V(D)J recombination, are closely connected. Cell-free V(D)J recombination has also assisted in distinguishing the various effects of cellular DNA ligases.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Rag mutations reveal robust alternative end joining
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The removal of certain portions of murine Rag proteins has disclosed robust alternative non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) activity in NHEJ-deficient cells and some alternative joining activity even in wild-type cells. A two-tier model is proposed in which the Rag proteins have collaborated with NHEJ factors to preserve genomic integrity during V(D)J recombination.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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New guardians of the genome
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Non-homologous-end-joining (NHEJ) proteins have been identified as genome guardians. The NHEJ machinery seems to act as a caretaker, protecting against oncogenic DNA rearrangements.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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