Chromosome segregation during the prokaryotic cell division cycle

Authors
Jensen, RB Shapiro, L
Citation
Rb. Jensen et L. Shapiro, Chromosome segregation during the prokaryotic cell division cycle, CURR OP CEL, 11(6), 1999, pp. 726-731
Citations number
59
Categorie Soggetti
Cell & Developmental Biology
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN CELL BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09550674 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
726 - 731
Database
ISI
SICI code
0955-0674(199912)11:6<726:CSDTPC>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Recent work has dramatically changed our view of chromosome segregation in bacteria. Rather than being a passive process, it involves rapid movement o f parts of the circular chromosome. Several genes involved in chromosome se gregation have been identified, and the analysis of their functions and int racellular localization are beginning to shed light on the mechanisms that ensure efficient chromosome segregation.