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ABSTRACT:
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
SUBMITTER: Nickolai Tchurikov
PROVIDER: E-GEOD-35065 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
PLoS genetics 20130404 4
Genome instability plays a key role in multiple biological processes and diseases, including cancer. Genome-wide mapping of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) is important for understanding both chromosomal architecture and specific chromosomal regions at DSBs. We developed a method for precise genome-wide mapping of blunt-ended DSBs in human chromosomes, and observed non-random fragmentation and DSB hot spots. These hot spots are scattered along chromosomes and delimit protected 50-250 kb DNA doma ...[more]