Chromosome Encased in a Micronucleus (IMAGE)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Chromosome Encased in a Micronucleus

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Panel A is a microscope image showing a single, abnormally attached whole chromosome (in white) in a cell preparing to divide. Panel B shows an abnormally attached chromosome (indicated by arrow) lagging behind the other chromosomes during cell division. Panel C shows the lagging chromosome ending up encased in a micronucleus and is stranded outside the primary cell nucleus.

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Neil Ganem, Ph.D.

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