Proteolysis of mitotic chromosomes induces gradual and anisotropic decondensation correlated with a reduction of elastic modulus and structural sensitivity to rarely cutting restriction enzymes.

Pope, Lisa H

Proteolysis of mitotic chromosomes induces gradual and anisotropic decondensation correlated with a reduction of elastic modulus and structural sensitivity to rarely cutting restriction enzymes. [electronic resource] - Molecular biology of the cell Jan 2006 - 104-13 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

1059-1524

10.1091/mbc.e05-04-0321 doi


Animals
Anisotropy
Cell Line
Chromosomes--chemistry
Deoxyribonucleases, Type II Site-Specific--metabolism
Elasticity
Endopeptidase K--metabolism
Mitosis
Molecular Conformation
Notophthalmus viridescens--genetics
Trypsin--metabolism