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[PolyADP-ribosyl polymerase (adenosine diphosphate ribosyl transferase) in bovine crystalline lens; modulation of its
Abstract:
PolyADP-ribose polymerase activities were measured in bovine lens. Activities similar to those in brain were found in the epithelial cells; none activity was detected in the fiber cells. During aging ADP-ribosyl transferase activity of epithelial cells raised, the number of polyADP-ribose chains increased while the average chain length decreased. A possible correlation between ADP-ribosylation and cell proliferation or repair is discussed.

