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Repression of transcription by altering the structure of chromatin, e.g. by conversion of large regions of DNA into an inaccessible state often called heterochromatin. A chromatin organization process by which heterochromatin is preserved in a stable functional or structural state, and that contributes to chromatin silencing. Any process that results in the specification, formation or maintenance of the physical structure of eukaryotic heterochromatin, a compact and highly condensed form of chromatin. Any epigenetic process that stops, prevents or reduces the rate of gene expression. Any process that results in the specification, formation or maintenance of the physical structure of eukaryotic heterochromatin and contributes to chromatin silencing. Any process that results in the specification, formation or maintenance of the physical structure of eukaryotic chromatin. Any process that results in the assembly of chromatin into heterochromatin and contributes to chromatin silencing. Any transcriptional or post-transcriptional process carried out at the cellular level that results in long-term gene inactivation. Any process that stops, prevents or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-dependent transcription.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: heterochromatin organization involved in chromatin silencing
Acc: GO:0070868
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: Any process that results in the specification, formation or maintenance of the physical structure of eukaryotic heterochromatin and contributes to chromatin silencing.
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GO:0070868 - heterochromatin organization involved in chromatin silencing (interactive image map)
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