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. 1991 May 25;19(10):2539–2566. doi: 10.1093/nar/19.10.2539

Organization of restriction-modification systems.

G G Wilson 1
PMCID: PMC328170  PMID: 2041731

Abstract

The genes for over 100 restriction-modification systems have now been cloned, and approximately one-half have been sequenced. Despite their similar function, they are exceedingly heterogeneous. The heterogeneity is evident at three levels: in the gene arrangements; in the enzyme compositions; and in the protein sequences. This paper summarizes the main features of the R-M systems that have been cloned.

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