alpha-factor enhancement of hybrid formation by protoplast fusion in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. II

When Mat a cells are treated with alpha-factor prior to being protoplasted and fused, the frequency of karyogamy is higher than in unarrested controls.

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Published in:Current genetics 1986-01, Vol.10 (12), p.943-945
Main Authors: Curran, B.P.G, Carter, B.L.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Cell Fusion - drug effects
Classical genetics, quantitative genetics, hybrids
Eukaryotes
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genetic technics
Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution
Hybridization, Genetic - drug effects
hybrids
Mating Factor
Methods. Procedures. Technologies
Mitochondria - drug effects
Mutant screening
Peptides - pharmacology
protoplast fusion
Protoplasts - drug effects
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - drug effects
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - genetics
Thallophyta, bryophyta
Vegetals
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Summary:When Mat a cells are treated with alpha-factor prior to being protoplasted and fused, the frequency of karyogamy is higher than in unarrested controls.
ISSN:0172-8083
1432-0983
DOI:10.1007/BF00398292