Mechanisms of the origin of chromosomal aberrations.

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Summary

Heterogeneity regarding the induction of initial DNA lesions and their repair among chromosomes or regions of the same chromosome, ratio between symmetrical and asymmetrical exchanges, influence of DNA repeats, chromatin condensation and cell-cycle checkpoints on the formation of chromosome alterations are discussed.

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Published
1998-08-03
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Chromatin, Chromosome, Biology, DNA, Genetics

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