摘要: DNA mismatch repair (MMR) corrects mismatched base pairs mainly caused by replication errors. The fundamental mechanisms and proteins involved in the early reactions of MMR are highly conserved almost all organisms ranging from bacteria to human. significance this system is also indicated fact that defects cause human hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancers as well sporadic tumors. To date, 2 types MMRs known: type Escherichia coli type. basic features former expected be universal among vast majority including most bacteria. Here, I review molecular eukaryotic bacterial MMR, emphasizing on similarities between them.