On the codon assignment of chain termination signals and the minimization of the effects of frameshift mutations
Biological Physics
2008-02-03 v1 q-bio
Abstract
It has been suggested that the minimization of the probability for lethal mutations is a major constraint shaping the genetic code, with the finding that the genetic code is highly protective against transition mutations. Here, we show that recent data on polymerase-induced frameshifts provide a rationale for the codon assignment of chain termination signals (CTS).
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@article{arxiv.physics/9706019,
title = {On the codon assignment of chain termination signals and the minimization of the effects of frameshift mutations},
author = {J. -L. Jestin and A. Kempf},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/9706019},
year = {2008}
}
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4 pages, LaTeX, two tables available from authors