Metaphase

Overview

Metaphase is a phase in the cell division process in which chromosomes align along the middle of the cell. This is a key step for the division of genetic material between daughter cells, enabling organisms to reproduce. Metaphase plays an important role in genetic stability in that it allows for accurate division of genetic material from the mother cell to the daughter cells. This process is essential for the viability of species and the evolutionary process. Metaphase has a variety of applications in medical research, such as diagnosing birth defects, identifying familial relationships through DNA testing, and the development of targeted treatments for diseases caused by genetic aberrations. Metaphase is also widely used in genetic engineering, where it can be used to isolate and manipulate specific chromosomes.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• A real-world pharmacovigilance study using disproportionality analysis of United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System events for vinca alkaloids: comparing vinorelbine and Vincristine
  2024 · Expert Opinion on Drug Safety
• A real-world pharmacovigilance study using disproportionality analysis of united states food and drug administration adverse event reporting system events for vinca alkaloids: comparing vinorelbine and Vincristine
  2024 · Expert Opinion on Drug Safety
• Electrolyte Disorders Induced by Antineoplastic Drugs
  2020 · Frontiers in Oncology
• Electrolyte Disorders Induced by Antineoplastic Drugs
  2020 · Frontiers in Oncology
• Severe hypokalemia due to a possible drug–drug interaction between vinblastine and antiretrovirals in a HIV-infected patient with Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  2017 · International Journal of STD & AIDS
• Severe hypokalemia due to a possible drug–drug interaction between vinblastine and antiretrovirals in a HIV-infected patient with Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  2017 · International Journal of STD & AIDS
• Cytogenetic Profile of De Novo B lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Determination of Frequency, Distribution Pattern and Identification of Rare and Novel Chromosomal Aberrations in Indian Patients
  2015 · Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
• Cytogenetic Profile of De Novo B lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Determination of Frequency, Distribution Pattern and Identification of Rare and Novel Chromosomal Aberrations in Indian Patients
  2015 · Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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