Ion-mediated condensation controls the mechanics of mitotic chromosomes
H. Witt, J. Harju, E. M. Chameau, C. M. Bruinsma, T. V. Clement, C. F. Nielsen, I. D. Hickson, E. J. Peterman, C. P. Broedersz, G. J. Wuite
The paper shows that ion-mediated condensation controls the mechanical properties of mitotic chromosomes through polymer-like behavior and chromatin loop interactions.
Nature Materials · Sep 16, 2024Peer-reviewedBiophysics