Chromosome bi-orientation: Euclidian euploidy
- PMID: 18211848
- DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2007.11.036
Chromosome bi-orientation: Euclidian euploidy
Abstract
Establishment of proper attachments between chromosomes and microtubules is essential for the accurate division of the genome. Two recent studies indicate that these attachments are facilitated by the geometry of chromosomes and the bipolar arrangement of spindle microtubules.
Comment on
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Budding yeast mitotic chromosomes have an intrinsic bias to biorient on the spindle.Curr Biol. 2007 Nov 6;17(21):1837-46. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2007.09.056. Curr Biol. 2007. PMID: 17980598
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