Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10929236 | Current Opinion in Cell Biology | 2010 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The centromere is perhaps the most iconic feature on a eukaryotic chromosome. An amateur enthusiast equipped with a light microscope can easily identify the center of each metacentric chromosome, marking the spot responsible for accurate genome segregation. This review will highlight findings that provide novel insights into how centromeres are assembled and disassembled, the role centromeric proteins play in repair, epigenetic features uniquely found at the centromere, and the three dimensional organization of centromeres caught in the act of mitosis. These advances have unveiled a veritable wonderland of non-canonical features that drive centromere function.
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Authors
Yamini Dalal, Minh Bui,