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G2 Phase Cell Cycle Checkpoints
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Definition
: CELL CYCLE regulatory signaling systems that are triggered by DNA DAMAGE or lack of nutrients during G2 PHASE. When triggered they restrain cells transitioning from G2 phase to M PHASE.
Other names
Restriction Points, G2; Restriction Point, G2; G2 Restriction Points; G2 Phase Checkpoint; G2 M Cell Cycle Checkpoint; Checkpoints, G2 Phase; Checkpoints, Antephase; Checkpoint, G2 Phase; Checkpoint, Antephase; Antephase Checkpoints; G2-
M Cell Cycle Checkpoint; G2 Restriction Point; G2 Phase Checkpoints; G2 Cell Cycle Control; G2 Cell Cycle Checkpoints; G2 Cell Cycle Arrest; Antephase Checkpoint