Transcription in ultra violet-irradiated plasmodia of Physarum polycephalum.

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1983-12
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In Physarum polycephalum, transcription is significantly inhibited for the whole of the ultra violet-induced, extended G2 phase. Although, there is some increase in the rate of transcription closer to the first post-irradiation mitosis, thereafter, ovrall synthesis continues to be low. Also, the plasmodia developed significant resistance to actinomycin D during this period. The resistance is both in terms of mitosis and RNA synthesis. The overall depression in transcription and the drug resistance are apparently related phenomena.
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Ultra violet-irradiation, transcription, actinomycin-resistance
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Kumari P A Valsala, Nair Vimala R. Transcription in ultra violet-irradiated plasmodia of Physarum polycephalum. Journal of Biosciences. 1983 Dec; 5(4):365-375.