Consequences of Chromosome Loss: Why Do Cells Need Each Chromosome Twice?

Aneuploidy is a cellular state with an unbalanced chromosome number that deviates from the usual euploid status. During evolution, elaborate cellular mechanisms have evolved to maintain the correct chromosome content over generations. The rare errors often lead to cell death, cell cycle arrest, or i...

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Main Authors: Narendra Kumar Chunduri, Karen Barthel, Zuzana Storchova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/9/1530