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. 1973 Jul;115(1):461–463. doi: 10.1128/jb.115.1.461-463.1973

Induction of Respiratory-Deficient Nonchromosomal “Petites” of Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

Sérgio O Pinto da Costa 1, Metry Bacila 1
PMCID: PMC246263  PMID: 4577751

Abstract

Nonchromosomal “petites” can be produced in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by treatment with sodium dodecyl sulfate, an anionic surface active agent.

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