Active maintenance of meiosis-specific chromosome structures in C. elegans by the deubiquitinase DUO-1
Liesl G Strand, Charlotte P. Choi, Savannah McCoy, Emmanuel T. Nsamba, Nicola Silva, Anne M. Villeneuve
This study shows that DUO-1, a deubiquitinase in C. elegans, is essential for maintaining meiotic chromosome structures throughout prophase, ensuring proper meiosis.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology