Chromosome axis structure for monitoring homologous chromosome matching (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Chromosome axis structure for monitoring homologous chromosome matching

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Cohesin molecules act as the "backbone" of the chromosome axial structure.

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Associate Professor Keiichiro Ishiguro

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