18. The Mitotic Chromosome: Structure and Mechanics

  1. Dr. Karsten Rippe
  1. John F. Marko

Published Online: 14 NOV 2011

DOI: 10.1002/9783527639991.ch18

Book Title

Genome Organization and Function in the Cell Nucleus

Genome Organization and Function in the Cell Nucleus

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How to Cite

Marko, J. F. (2011) The Mitotic Chromosome: Structure and Mechanics, in Genome Organization and Function in the Cell Nucleus (ed K. Rippe), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527639991.ch18

Editor Information

  1. Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) & BioQuant, Research Group Genome Organization & Function, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany

Author Information

  1. Northwestern University, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Department of Physics and Astronomy, Evanston, IL 60208, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 14 NOV 2011
  2. Published Print: 16 NOV 2011

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527326983

Online ISBN: 9783527639991

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Keywords:

  • chromosome;
  • metaphase;
  • condensin;
  • mitosis;
  • cell division

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Structural Components of Mitotic Chromosomes

  • Large-Scale Organization of Mitotic Chromosomes

  • Mechanics of Mitotic Chromosomes

  • Molecular Connectivity of Mitotic Chromosomes

  • A Model for Mitotic Chromosome Structure and Function

  • Open Questions

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