Phenomena and Processes

DNA Repair

The removal of DNA LESIONS and/or restoration of intact DNA strands without BASE PAIR MISMATCHES, intrastrand or interstrand crosslinks, or discontinuities in the DNA sugar-phosphate backbones.

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Abstract

The removal of DNA LESIONS and/or restoration of intact DNA strands without BASE PAIR MISMATCHES, intrastrand or interstrand crosslinks, or discontinuities in the DNA sugar-phosphate backbones.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • DNA Damage Response

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

coord IM with specific DNA (IM)

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74(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • DNA (1966-1970)
  • DNA/biosynthesis (1966-1970)

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  1. G02.111.222w
  2. G05.219w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. DNA Repair. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004260. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004260
  2. DNA Repair. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_repair
  3. DNA Repair. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q210538