title: [Mechanism and kinetics of repair mutagenesis].
abstract: On the basis of experimental data a model of induced mutagenesis is proposed that takes into account the repair of DNA damage by the rec-system. The peculiar feature of the rec-system is the cleavage and resynthesis of long sequences near the recognized DNA-damage. Up to 100--2000 nucleotides are replaced in one act. Therefore a definite probability exists of finding a damaged point on the second strand serving as template. It is believed that at this point no requirements of complementary exist and that a random substitution can take place. This is the origin of point mutation. From the model a general formula for the dose-response curve of mutagenesis is deduced which also takes into account the possibility of simultaneously initiated repair on both complementary strands of DNA. The latter leads to a lethal event when the points are situated priximally. This formula fits the observations in different cases studied, for instance, in case of transition from uvr+ to uvr- strains. The absence of repair mutagenesis in case of transforming DNA damage is readily explained by one-strand integration.
mesh_terms: D001412:Bacillus subtilis / Q000528:radiation effects; D003090:Coliphages / Q000528:radiation effects; D004260:DNA Repair; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005720:Gamma Rays; D007700:Kinetics; D009153:Mutagens / Q000494:pharmacology; D009154:Mutation
chemical_list: D009153:Mutagens
vernacular_title: Mekhanizm i kinetika reparatsionnogo mutageneza.