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BOX-PCR [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- BOX-PCR
1, record 1, English, BOX%2DPCR
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- BOX-PCR fingerprinting 2, record 1, English, BOX%2DPCR%20fingerprinting
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Three families of repetitive sequences have been studied in most detail, including the 35-40 bp [base pair] repetitive extragenic palindromic (REP) sequence, the 124-127 bp enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC) sequence, and the 154 bp BOX element. These sequences appear to be located in distinct, intergenic positions all around the chromosome. The repetitive elements may be present in both orientations on the chromosome, and PCR [polymerase chain reaction] primers have been designed to "read outward" from the inverted repeats in REP and ERIC, and from the boxA subunit of BOX. The use of the above primer(s) and PCR leads to the selective amplification of distinct genomic regions located between REP, ERIC or BOX sequences. The corresponding protocols are referred to as REP-PCR, ERIC-PCR and BOX-PCR, respectively, and rep-PCR collectively. Amplified bands are size fractionated through a gel matrix to yield fingerprint patterns resembling "bar codes", analogous to UPC codes used in grocery stores, and function as a signature for specific bacterial strains. 3, record 1, English, - BOX%2DPCR
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- BOX-PCR
1, record 1, French, BOX%2DPCR
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- PCR avec amorce BOX 2, record 1, French, PCR%20avec%20amorce%20BOX
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique d'amplification génique effectuée au moyen d'amorces de type BOX afin d'établir l'empreinte génétique d'un microorganisme. 2, record 1, French, - BOX%2DPCR
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation de l'article semble rare. Par exemple, on parlerait plutôt «d'empreinte génétique par BOX-PCR» que «d'empreinte génétique par la BOX-PCR». 2, record 1, French, - BOX%2DPCR
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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