Term Name: | cell cycle checkpoint signaling |
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Synonyms: | cell cycle checkpoint, G1/S checkpoint, G1/S transition checkpoint, G2/M checkpoint, G2/M transition checkpoint, signal transduction involved in cell cycle checkpoint, signal transduction involved in G2/M transition checkpoint |
Definition: | A signaling process that controls cell cycle progression by monitoring the integrity of specific cell cycle events. A cell cycle checkpoint begins with detection of deficiencies or defects and ends with signal transduction. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0000075] QuickGO AmiGO |