Gamma-irradiated RecD overproducers become permanent recB–/C– phenocopies for extrachromosomal DNA processing due to prolonged titration of RecBCD enzyme on damaged Escherichia coli chromosome
Keywords: Double-strand break repair; λ red gam phage recombination; T4 2 phage plating; RecBCD enzyme processivityDSB, double-strand break; EOP, efficiency of plating; γ, gamma rays; kbp, kilo base pair; MOI, multiplicity of infection; UV, ultraviolet light