| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2824571 | Plasmid | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Bacterial chromosomes segregate via a partition apparatus that employs a score of specialized proteins. The SMC complexes play a crucial role in the chromosome partitioning process by organizing bacterial chromosomes through their ATP-dependent chromatin-compacting activity. Recent progress in the composition of these complexes and elucidation of their structural and enzymatic properties has advanced our comprehension of chromosome condensation and segregation mechanics in bacteria.
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Authors
Alexander V. Strunnikov,