Genome analysis of DNA repair genes in the alpha proteobacterium <it>Caulobacter crescentus</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The integrity of DNA molecules is fundamental for maintaining life. The DNA repair proteins protect organisms against genetic damage, by removal of DNA lesions or helping to tolerate them. DNA repair genes are best known from the gam...

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Main Authors: Menck Carlos FM, Marques Regina CP, Martins-Pinheiro Marinalva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/7/17