Abstract
The telomeres (molecular termini) of chromosomes play an important role in maintaining the structural integrity of the chromosome. Using a deoxyoligomer that contains the core sequence TTAGGG, we identified by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) the telomeres on all 8 pairs of Schistosoma mansoni mitotic metaphase chromosomes. Our results indicate that S. mansoni exhibits a telomere sequence typical of other species.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 511-512 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Parasitology |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics