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Late G2 checkpoint

Not part of the initial DDR

Becomes evident many hours after irradiation

Checkpoint is activated in cells irradiated in G1, S

and G2 that arrive at mitosis with damage

Protects against mitotic catastrophe

Important for radiation sensitivity