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DNA Damage-Dependent Apoptosis

Tomasz Skórski

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DNA damage caused by endogenous and exogenous agents represents a serious survival challenge for cells. The cell-cycle checkpoints and DNA repair mechanisms are activated to allow more time for effective repair. However, if these mechanisms fail or the damage is irreparable, then apoptosis is induced to eliminate cells carrying DNA lesions and preserve genomic integrity. This chapter discusses how DNA damage-dependent apoptosis is induced and executed.

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DNA damage caused by endogenous and exogenous agents represents a serious survival challenge for cells. The cell-cycle checkpoints and DNA repair mechanisms are activated to allow more time for effective repair. However, if these mechanisms fail or the damage is irreparable, then apoptosis is induced to eliminate cells carrying DNA lesions and preserve genomic integrity. This chapter discusses how DNA damage-dependent apoptosis is induced and executed.

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DNA damage caused by endogenous and exogenous agents represents a serious survival challenge for cells. The cell-cycle checkpoints and DNA repair mechanisms are activated to allow more time for effective repair. However, if these mechanisms fail or the damage is irreparable, then apoptosis is induced to eliminate cells carrying DNA lesions and preserve genomic integrity. This chapter discusses how DNA damage-dependent apoptosis is induced and executed.

Key concepts: DNA damage, DNA repair, Apoptosis, Cell biology, Endogeny, DNA, Genome instability, Biology

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