Phenomena and Processes

Double-Stranded DNA Breaks

Interruptions in the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA, across both strands adjacently.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Interruptions in the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA, across both strands adjacently.

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • DNA Breaks, Double-Stranded
  • Double-Strand DNA Breaks
  • Double-Stranded DNA Break
  • Break, Double-Strand DNA
  • Break, Double-Stranded DNA
  • Breaks, Double-Strand DNA
  • Breaks, Double-Stranded DNA
  • DNA Break, Double-Strand
  • DNA Break, Double-Stranded
  • DNA Breaks, Double Stranded
  • DNA Breaks, Double-Strand
  • Double Strand DNA Breaks
  • Double Stranded DNA Break
  • Double Stranded DNA Breaks
  • Double-Strand DNA Break

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Aspects Covered

2 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, radiation effects.

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History Note

2007

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Tree Number

  1. G05.200w.210.220

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Double-Stranded DNA Breaks. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053903. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053903
  2. Double-Stranded DNA Breaks. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71160863