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Synthesis of tRNA in Cell-free Extracts

Nature New Biology volume 246, pages 11–12 (1973)Cite this article

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In studying the synthesis of macromolecules it has been of great importance to establish a system where the biosynthetic process is carried out in a cell-free extract. This approach makes it possible to interfere with various steps in the process and to isolate the intermediates.

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  1. DONALD P. NIERLICH

    Present address: Department of Bacteriology and Molecular Biology Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, California, 90024

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    HILDEGARD LAMFROM, ANAND SARABHAI, DONALD P. NIERLICH & JOHN ABELSON

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LAMFROM, H., SARABHAI, A., NIERLICH, D. et al. Synthesis of tRNA in Cell-free Extracts. Nature New Biology 246, 11–12 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/newbio246011a0

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