DNA fragmentation
[/ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ ˈfræɡmənˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: DNA fragmentations
fragmentação de DNA
1. The breaking down or breakage of DNA molecules into smaller pieces or fragments, either naturally during cell death or artificially in laboratory conditions
DNA fragmentation is a key indicator of apoptosis in cancer research.
A fragmentação de DNA é um indicador-chave de apoptose em pesquisa de câncer.
2. A process occurring during programmed cell death where nucleases cleave DNA at internucleosomal sites
Researchers observed DNA fragmentation in the sperm samples, which affected fertility.
Os pesquisadores observaram fragmentação de DNA nas amostras de esperma, o que afetou a fertilidade.
This is a technical scientific term primarily used in medical, biological, and forensic research contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian scientific publications, 'fragmentação de DNA' is the standard terminology, while in Portugal 'fragmentação de ADN' is preferred due to Portuguese nomenclature conventions for nucleic acids.
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