The chromosome peripheral proteins play an active role in chromosome dynamics

The chromosome periphery is a chromosomal structure that covers the surface of mitotic chromosomes. The structure and function of the chromosome periphery has been poorly understood since its first description in 1882. It has, however, been proposed to be an insulator or barrier to protect chromosom...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Matsunaga Sachihiro, Fukui Kiichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2010-08-01
Series:Biomolecular Concepts
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc.2010.018