CRISPR-Cas Systems: RNA-mediated Adaptive Immunity in Bacteria and Archaea

Barrangou, Rodolphe; van der Oost, John

CRISPR/Cas is a recently described defense system that protects bacteria and archaea against invasion by mobile genetic elements such as viruses and plasmids. A wide spectrum of distinct CRISPR/Cas systems has been identified in at least half of the available prokaryotic genomes. On-going structural and functional analyses have resulted in a far greater insight into the functions and possible applications of these systems, although many secrets remain to be discovered.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2015-01-29

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642429293

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-34657-6

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 302