The epigenetic regulation of centromeres and telomeres in plants and animals
The centromere is a chromosomal region where the kinetochore is formed, which is the attachment point of spindle fibers. Thus, it is responsible for the correct chromosome segregation during cell division. Telomeres protect chromosome ends against enzymatic degradation and fusions, and localize chro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Comparative Cytogenetics |
| Online Access: | https://compcytogen.pensoft.net/article/51895/download/pdf/ |