DNA DAMAGES
\dˌiːˌɛnˈe͡ɪ dˈamɪd͡ʒɪz], \dˌiːˌɛnˈeɪ dˈamɪdʒɪz], \d_ˌiː__ˌɛ_n_ˈeɪ d_ˈa_m_ɪ_dʒ_ɪ_z]\
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Drug- or radiation-induced injuries in DNA that introduce deviations from its normal double-helical conformation. These changes include structural distortions which interfere with replication and transcription, as well as point mutations which disrupt base pairs and exert damaging effects on future generations through changes in DNA sequence. If the damage is minor, it can often be repaired (DNA REPAIR). If the damage is extensive, it can induce apoptosis.
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