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GO: Cellular Component

senescence-associated heterochromatin focus

Term ID
GO:0035985
Synonyms
  • SAHF
  • senescence-associated heterochromatin foci
Definition
A transcriptionally-silent heterochromatin structure present in senescent cells. Contains the condensed chromatin of one chromosome and is enriched for histone modifications. Thought to repress expression of proliferation-promoting genes. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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