cell cycle regulation
[/sɛl ˈsaɪkəl ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: cell cycle regulations
regulação do ciclo celular
1. The complex biological process that controls the progression of cells through the various phases of the cell cycle (G1, S, G2, and M phases) to ensure proper DNA replication and cell division
Cell cycle regulation is essential for maintaining genomic stability and preventing uncontrolled cell division.
A regulação do ciclo celular é essencial para manter a estabilidade genômica e evitar a divisão celular descontrolada.
2. The mechanisms involving checkpoint control, cyclins, cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), and tumor suppressors that govern when cells can progress through different phases of division
Defects in cell cycle regulation can lead to cancer development when checkpoints are bypassed.
Defeitos na regulação do ciclo celular podem levar ao desenvolvimento do câncer quando os pontos de controle são ultrapassados.
This is a specialized scientific term used universally in both English and Portuguese-speaking academic and medical communities. It appears frequently in Brazilian and Portuguese scientific literature, particularly in oncology, molecular biology, and cell biology research. The terminology is standardized across both countries due to the international nature of scientific communication.
Related Idioms & Phrases
checkpoint control mechanism
cell cycle arrest
licensing of DNA replication
spindle assembly checkpoint
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