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Genetic Phenomena > DNA Damage > DNA Fragmentation

Preferred term

DNA Fragmentation  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Apoptotic DNA Degradation
  • DNA Degradation, Apoptotic

Note

  • if apoptotic, coordinate with APOPTOSIS

Scope note

  • Splitting the DNA into shorter pieces by endonucleolytic DNA CLEAVAGE at multiple sites. It includes the internucleosomal DNA fragmentation, which along with chromatin condensation, are considered to be the hallmarks of APOPTOSIS.

History note

  • 2007

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053938

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