Dna repair: Rad52 - the means to an end

Curr Biol. 1999 Jun 17;9(12):R446-8. doi: 10.1016/s0960-9822(99)80278-4.

Abstract

In eukaryotic organisms, double-strand breaks in chromosomal DNA are repaired either by non-homologous end-joining, or by homologous recombination. How do cells choose which pathway to use?

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA / genetics
  • DNA / metabolism
  • DNA Damage
  • DNA Repair / genetics
  • DNA Repair / physiology*
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Models, Biological
  • Recombination, Genetic

Substances

  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • DNA