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Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

Class of DNA element composed of a DNA integrase gene adjacent to a recombination site, at which one or more genes can be found inserted. Frequently, antibiotic resistance genes are found inserted in integron sites in samples of resistant Gram-positive bacteria.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
OBS

Élément d'ADN composé de sous-unités situé sur divers plasmides, souvent sur des transposons et qui produit l'intégrase impliquée dans le processus de la transmission de la résistance aux antibiotiques.

OBS

Structure génétique capable de transférer des gènes d'un microorganisme à un autre.

Spanish

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