Anatomy

Kinetochores

Large multiprotein complexes that bind the centromeres of the chromosomes to the microtubules of the mitotic spindle during metaphase in the cell cycle.

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Abstract

Large multiprotein complexes that bind the centromeres of the chromosomes to the microtubules of the mitotic spindle during metaphase in the cell cycle.

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  • Kinetochore

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  • Chromosomes (1966-1994)

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  1. A11w.284w.430w.106w.279.345.190w.160.165w.500w
  2. G05.360w.160.165w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Kinetochores. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018386. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018386
  2. Kinetochores. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetochore
  3. Kinetochores. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q908912