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Record 1 2012-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
DEF

A chemical that can insert itself between the stacked bases at the center of the DNA double helix, possibly causing a frameshift mutation.

OBS

The flat acridine molecules intercalate between adjacent base pairs in DNA and cause unwinding of the helix. An example is proflavin (2,8-diaminoacridine).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie moléculaire
  • Biochimie
  • Génétique
DEF

Molécule capable de s'insérer entre les plateaux formés par les bases appariées d'un acide nucléique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología molecular
  • Bioquímica
  • Genética
DEF

Sustancia química capaz de insertarse entre los pares de bases contiguos de un ácido nucleico de doble hebra.

OBS

Un ejemplo destacado es el bromuro de etidio.

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