How cells get the right chromosomes.

Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)

When cells divide, the chromosomes must be delivered flawlessly to the daughter cells. Missing or extra chromosomes can result in birth defects and cancer. Chance events are the starting point for chromosome delivery, which makes the process prone to error. Errors are avoided by diverse uses of mechanical tension from mitotic forces. Tension stabilizes the proper chromosome configuration, controls a cell cycle checkpoint, and changes chromosome chemistry.

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Duke Authors

Nicklas, R. Bruce

Cited Authors

Nicklas, RB

Published Date

January 1997

Published In

Science (New York, N.Y.)

Volume / Issue

275 / 5300

Start / End Page

632 - 637

PubMed ID

9005842

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1095-9203

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0036-8075

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1126/science.275.5300.632

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