Multiple, tandem plasmid integration in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Mol Cell Biol. 1983 Apr;3(4):747-9. doi: 10.1128/mcb.3.4.747-749.1983.

Abstract

Nonreplicating plasmids transform Saccharomyces cerevisiae by recombining with a homologous site in the genome. Frequently, multiple copies of the plasmid integrate in a tandem array. We show that, after transformation with restriction enzyme-cut plasmids, most, if not all, multimers arise by sequential integration of plasmid molecules into the same genomic location.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • DNA Replication
  • Genetic Linkage
  • Plasmids*
  • Recombination, Genetic*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics*