Banding and Spiralization of Human Metaphase Chromosomes

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Journal Hum Genet

Specialty Genetics

Date 1977 Apr 15

PMID 67074

Citations 1

Authors

R Y Goradia

B K DAVIS

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Abstract

A new technique is described which produces spiralization of human metaphase chromosomes. The important feature is heat followed by trypsin treatment. By varying conditions, it is possible to produce bands, spirals and intermediate stages. This provides a new approach to the understanding of banding and chromosome structure.

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