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Immunization with purified DNA preparations failed to stimulate the production of antibodies, Immunization with DNP preparations stimulated the production of antibodies to DNA. The DNA molecule is capable of stimulating the production of antibodies only when it is associated with protein.
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Il'in, K.V. The antigenic properties of DNA. Bull Exp Biol Med 61, 567–569 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01892456
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