Nonlinear mechanics of human mitotic chromosomes

Authors :: Anna E C, Meijering
Kata, Sarlós
Christian F, Nielsen
Hannes, Witt
Janni, Harju
Emma, Kerklingh
Guus H, Haasnoot
Anna H, Bizard
Iddo, Heller
Chase P, Broedersz
Ying, Liu
Erwin J G, Peterman
Ian D, Hickson
Gijs J L, Wuite
Source :: Nature. 605(7910)
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: In preparation for mitotic cell division, the nuclear DNA of human cells is compacted into individualized, X-shaped chromosomes

Subjects :: Optics and Photonics
DNA Topoisomerases, Type II
Chromosomes, Human
Humans
Mitosis
DNA
Chromosomes

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