Satellite DNAs in Health and Disease
Tandemly repeated satellite DNAs are major components of centromeres and pericentromeric heterochromatin which are crucial chromosomal elements responsible for accurate chromosome segregation. Satellite DNAs also contribute to genome evolution and the speciation process and are important for the mai...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/7/1154 |