| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2784865 | Current Opinion in Genetics & Development | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Centromeres are epigenetically defined chromatin domains marked by the presence of the histone H3 variant CENP-A. Here we review recent structural and biochemical work on CENP-A, and advances in understanding the mechanisms that propagate and read centromeric chromatin domains.
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Authors
Paul S Maddox, Kevin D Corbett, Arshad Desai,