Nullomer
Sign in to saveNullomers are short sequences of DNA that do not occur in the genome of a species (for example, humans), even though they are theoretically possible. Nullomers must be under selective pressure - for example, they may be toxic to the cell. Some nullomers have been shown to be useful to treat leukemia, breast, and prostate cancer. They are not useful in healthy cells because normal cells adapt and become immune to them. Nullomers are also being developed for use as DNA tags to prevent cross contamination when analyzing crime scene material.
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Ein Nullomer (Kofferwort aus ‚Null-Vorkommen‘ und Oligomer) ist eine kurze DNA-Sequenz, die nicht im Genom einer bestimmten Art vorkommt, obwohl sie theoretisch möglich wäre. Die Funktion dieser „verbotenen“ Sequenzen ist noch unbekannt, möglicherweise sind sie toxisch oder dienen der Erkennung und Beseitigung von Pathogenen.
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