Genetic Diversification by Somatic Gene Conversion

Gene conversion is a type of homologous recombination that leads to transfer of genetic information among homologous DNA sequences. It can be categorized into two classes: homogenizing and diversifying gene conversions. The former class results in neutralization and homogenization of any sequence va...

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Main Authors: Kunihiro Ohta, Kohei Kurosawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-01-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/2/1/48/