Telomere Structure and Its Role in DNA Damage and Genetic Disorders
Telomeres are special structures at the ends of chromosomes, especially in eukaryotes, that include repetitive sequences of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and non-nucleosomal proteins. These structures are essential to protect chromosomes from recombination and degradation. Telomeres are gene-poor repe...
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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
2012-12-01
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| Series: | مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان |
| Online Access: | http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/2088 |