Sister chromatid exchanges--a sensitive assay of agents damaging human chromosomes.

  • 1 November 1975
    • journal article
    • Vol. 30  (2) , 273-8
Abstract
Sister chromatid exchange frequencies in human lymphocyte chromosomes are greatly increased by alkylating agents, but ionizing radiation has little if any such effect. Scoring these exchanges may provide a useful technique for exploring the mechanisms of chromosome breakage and repair.

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