Telomere Shortening [zkracování telomer]
topical
35
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/D059506
Definition
The loss of some TELOMERE sequence during DNA REPLICATION of the first several base pairs of a linear DNA molecule; or from DNA DAMAGE. Cells have various mechanisms to restore length (TELOMERE HOMEOSTASIS.) Telomere shortening is involved in the progression of CELL AGING.
- DUI
- D059506 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0550398
- Previous indexing
- Telomere (1992-2011)
- History note
- 2012
- Public note
- 2012
Allowable subheadings
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Occurrences in Medvik records
G
Phenomena and Processes
G02.111.225.380
DNA Damage Tolerance
G04.043.538
T-Cell Senescence
G05.226.380
DNA Damage Tolerance