| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2053325 | FEBS Letters | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The centromere is an essential structure in the chromosomes of all eukariotes and is central to the mechanism that ensures proper segregation during mitosis and meiosis. The comparison of DNA sequence motifs, organization and kinetocore components from yeast to man is beginning to indicate that, although centromeres are highly variable DNA elements, a conserved pattern of sequence arrangement and function is emerging. We have identified and characterized the first satellite DNA (P.k.SAT) from microbat species Pipistrellus kuhli. The presence of mammalian CENP-B box and yeast CDEIII box could indicate the participation of P.k.SAT in centromere organization.
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Authors
Stefania Fantaccione, Giovanni Pontecorvo, Vincenzo Zampella,