Separase (IMAGE) Université de Genève Caption Representation of the separase-secretin and separase-CCC complexes, with artistic representation of the DNA in the background. Separase releases the two arms of the chromosomes during cell division. Credit © UNIGE Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.