Synaptonemal Complex in Human Biology and Disease

The synaptonemal complex (SC) is a meiosis-specific multiprotein complex that forms between homologous chromosomes during prophase of meiosis I. Upon assembly, the SC mediates the synapses of the homologous chromosomes, leading to the formation of bivalents, and physically supports the formation of...

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Main Authors: Elena Llano, Alberto M. Pendás
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/13/1718