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Analysis of telomeric DNA: Current approaches and methods

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Terminal parts of linear chromosomes in eukaryotes are represented by telomeric DNA and associated proteins. Length, sequence and structure are the major parameters of telomeric DNA. The present review describes a set of molecular, cellular and genetic methods used to study the parameters of telomeric DNA.

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