Phenomena and Processes

Telomere Shortening

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.

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Abstract

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.

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3 entry terms
  • Shortening, Telomere
  • Shortenings, Telomere
  • Telomere Shortenings

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5 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Telomere (1992-2011)

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  1. G02.111.225w.940
  2. G04.043w.630
  3. G05.226w.940
  4. G07.345.124w.130w.630

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Telomere Shortening. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059506. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059506
  2. Telomere Shortening. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71130784