Cell division: Eg'ing on microtubule flux

被引:10
作者
Cassimeris, L [1 ]
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[1] Lehigh Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA
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10.1016/j.cub.2004.11.022
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Mitotic microtubules are moved toward spindle poles in a process known as flux. Several proteins responsible for flux have recently been identified, significantly advancing our understanding of chromosome movements in mitosis.
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页码:R1000 / R1002
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