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DNA Fragmentation MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


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
DNA Fragmentation Preferred
DNA Degradation, Apoptotic Narrower
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