Smith & Wilcox: a precise tool for cutting DNA

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Purified and characterized a restriction enzyme from Haemophilus influenzae, enabling controlled cleavage of DNA.

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This is the purification and properties paper. Recognition-site analysis and later recombinant-DNA construction are related but distinct contributions.

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Hamilton O. Smith; K.W. Welcox

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