| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980014 | DNA Repair | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This article reviews the early history of the discovery of an DNA repair pathway designated as base excision repair (BER), since in contrast to the enzyme-catalyzed removal of damaged bases from DNA as nucleotides [called nucleotide excision repair (NER)], BER involves the removal of damaged or inappropriate bases, such as the presence of uracil instead of thymine, from DNA as free bases.
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Authors
Errol C. Friedberg,