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MeSH Heading: DNA Fragmentation
Tree Number(s): G05.200.230
Unique ID: D053938
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053938
Annotation: 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.
Entry Term(s): DNA Degradation, Apoptotic
See Also: DNA Degradation, Necrotic
Public MeSH Note: 2007
History Note: 2007
Date Established: 2007/01/01
Date of Entry: 2006/07/05
Revision Date: 2016/06/17

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