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Virus-like particles associated with the double-stranded RNA species found in killer and sensitive strains of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

A. J. Herring, +1 more
- 01 Mar 1974 - 
- Vol. 22, Iss: 3, pp 387-394
TLDR
Cell fractionation experiments utilizing strains of the latter type have shown that the dsRNA is associated with isometric virus-like particles similar to those found in other fungi.
Abstract
Summary Two high mol. wt. double stranded RNA species have been discovered in yeast; some strains possess both species (killers) whilst other strains possess only one. Strains of the latter type have been isolated which possess relatively large amounts of dsRNA. Cell fractionation experiments utilizing these strains have shown that the dsRNA is associated with isometric virus-like particles similar to those found in other fungi. Similar particles, containing both species of dsRNA, have been isolated from a killer strain. The two species of dsRNA appear to be separately encapsidated.

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