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Abstract
Chromosomes are condensed in all forms of life. SMC-based condensins are the key mediators in this process, but their molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Two different condensin complexes have been identified in prokaryotic organisms: MukB-MukE-MukF and SMC-ScpA-ScpB. This review focuses on comparison between the two machineries based on structural, biochemical and other related information in the light of their structure and function.Mesh:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19523447 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2009.06.019
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochem Biophys Res Commun ISSN: 0006-291X Impact factor: 3.575