Dechassa, M.L., D'Arcy, S., Luger, K. (2009). A positive spin on the centromere. Cell 138(1): 22--24.
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FBrf0208474
Publication Type
Note
Abstract
The properties of centromeric nucleosomes have been the subject of considerable debate and controversy. Furuyama and Henikoff (2009) now provide surprising evidence that centromeric nucleosomes wrap DNA in an orientation that is opposite to that of canonical nucleosomes.
