Abstract
Centromeres and the associated kinetochores are involved in essential aspects of chromosome transmission. Recent advances have included the identification and understanding of proteins that have a pivotal role in centromere structure, kinetochore formation, and the coordination of chromosome inheritance with the cell cycle in several organisms. A picture is beginning to emerge of the centromere-kinetechore as a complex and dynamic structure with conservation of function at the protein level across diverse species.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 206-217 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Current Opinion in Genetics and Development |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics
- Developmental Biology