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senescence [si′nes·əns] (biology) The study of the biological changes related to aging, with special emphasis on plant, animal, and clinical observations which may apply to humans. (geology) The part of the erosion cycle at which the stage of old age begins. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Senescence of the immune system function could interfere with transmissible spongiform encephalopathy pathogenesis in other ways as well, such as impairing migrating intestinal dendritic cells or complement pathways involved in complexing Pr[P. The growth of normal SHE cells was controlled by their division, death, and senescence rates, and all senescent cells were converted from normal cells. Senesco is a gene discovery company whose mission is to enhance the quality and productivity of fruits, flowers, vegetables and agronomic crops through the control of senescence in plants. |
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