The stability and degradation of dietary DNA in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals: implications for horizontal gene transfer and the biosafety of GMOs.

A, Rizzi; N, Raddadi; C, Sorlini; L, Nordgrd; KM, Nielsen; D, Daffonchio

doi:10.1080/10408398.2010.499480

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The stability and degradation of dietary DNA in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals: implications for horizontal gene transfer and the biosafety of GMOs.

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Rizzi A

Raddadi N

Sorlini C

Abstract

The fate of dietary DNA in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of animals has gained renewed interest after the commercial introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMO). Among the concerns regarding GM food, are the possible consequences of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of recombinant dietary D...

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