Chromosome condensation mechanically primes the nucleus for mitosis
Vanessa Nunes, Margarida Moura, Sara F Silva, Débora Vareiro, Nicolas Audugé, Nicolas Borghi, Jorge Gomes Goulart Ferreira
The paper shows chromosome condensation increases nuclear envelope tension, which is necessary for cyclin B1 translocation and dynein loading, enabling timely mitotic entry.
The EMBO Journal · Jun 29, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology