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Chromosomal Domains and DNA Replication

MARIE-NOËLLE PRIOLEAU

During development, cells actively divide and gradually organize chromosomal expression domains. Before each division, they must copy their genome with a high degree of accuracy. An error in this process can lead to cell death or genetic instability that can lead to the development of cancer cells. This crucial step is called DNA replication. It begins at many specific sites in the genome—about 100,000 in humans—called replication origins.

Keywords: DNA replication, replication initiation, G-quadruplex, chromatin, fragile sites, cortical organoid

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