Interchromosomal DNA-containing fibres in human cells

1 January 1975

journal article
research article
Published by Springer Nature in Human Genetics

Vol. 29 (3) , 183-189
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00297622

Abstract

Interchromosomal fibres were observed by light microscopy in metaphases of HeLa cells and human lymphocytes prepared by spreading on a water surface. Autoradiography after labelling with tritiated thymidine showed that the fibres contained DNA. They were resistant to pronase treatment.

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