Abstract |
The function of reverse transcriptase (RT) in retroviruses is to copy their RNA genomes in DNA to be integrated into the host genome. We report a high purity preparation of this enzyme by adsorption onto poly(U)-sepharose. We analyzed RT activity with poly(rA)--oligo (dT)12-18, poly(dA)--oligo (dT)12-18, poly(rC)--oligo (dG)12-18 and poly(rCm)--oligo (dG)12-18 to obtain a more accurate pattern of RT. 8 out of 16 malignant breast samples were positive for RT activity, more specifically with poly(rC)--oligo (dG)12-18 and poly(rCm)--oligo (dG)12-18. The 5 non-malignant mammary samples tested were negative for RT activity. Assays with poly(rC)--oligo (dG)12-18 and poly(rCm)--oligo (dG)12-18. The 5 non- malignant mammary samples tested were negative for RT activity. Assays with N--nitroso--N-- methylurea--induced rat mammary carcinomas were negative for RT activity.
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Authors | C F Moyret, D J Bernard, J C Maurizis, P Chollet, R Plagne |
Journal | Anticancer research
(Anticancer Res)
1988 Nov-Dec
Vol. 8
Issue 6
Pg. 1279-83
ISSN: 0250-7005 [Print] Greece |
PMID | 2464335
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- RNA-Directed DNA Polymerase
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Topics |
- Animals
- Breast Neoplasms
(enzymology)
- Cell Line
- Female
- Humans
- Hypertrophy
- Mammary Glands, Animal
(enzymology)
- Mammary Neoplasms, Experimental
(enzymology)
- RNA-Directed DNA Polymerase
(analysis)
- Rats
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