Asymmetric division: a kinesin for spindle positioning

Curr Biol. 2005 Aug 9;15(15):R591-3. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2005.07.038.

Abstract

The meiotic spindles of animal eggs move to extremely asymmetric positions, close to the cell cortex. A recent paper has identified a motor complex that may move the meiotic spindle toward the cortex in Caenorhabditis elegans eggs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Caenorhabditis elegans
  • Cell Division / physiology*
  • Kinesins / metabolism*
  • Microtubules / metabolism
  • Models, Biological*
  • Ovum / cytology*
  • Spindle Apparatus / physiology*

Substances

  • Kinesins