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.

Year introduced: 2012

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Tree Number(s): G02.111.225.940, G04.043.630, G05.226.940, G07.345.124.130.630

MeSH Unique ID: D059506

Entry Terms:

• Shortenings, Telomere
• Shortening, Telomere
• Telomere Shortenings

Previous Indexing:

• Telomere (1992-2011)

See Also:

• Telomere Homeostasis

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Chemical Phenomena
Biochemical Phenomena
DNA Replication
Telomere Shortening

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Cell Physiological Phenomena
Cellular Senescence
Telomere Shortening

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Genetic Phenomena
DNA Replication
Telomere Shortening

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Physiological Phenomena
Growth and Development
Aging
Cellular Senescence
Telomere Shortening