telomere capping (Q21104923)
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A process in which telomeres are protected from degradation and fusion, thereby ensuring chromosome stability by protecting the ends from both degradation and from being recognized as damaged DNA. May be mediated by specific single- or double-strande
- GO:0016233
- telomere end protection
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | telomere capping |
A process in which telomeres are protected from degradation and fusion, thereby ensuring chromosome stability by protecting the ends from both degradation and from being recognized as damaged DNA. May be mediated by specific single- or double-strande |
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