Abstract
Chromosomes are condensed in all forms of life. SMC-based condensins are the key mediators in this process, but their molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Two different condensin complexes have been identified in prokaryotic organisms: MukB-MukE-MukF and SMC-ScpA-ScpB. This review focuses on comparison between the two machineries based on structural, biochemical and other related information in the light of their structure and function.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adenosine Triphosphatases / chemistry
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Adenosine Triphosphatases / metabolism*
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Amino Acid Sequence
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Bacterial Proteins / chemistry
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
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Cell Cycle Proteins / chemistry
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Cell Cycle Proteins / metabolism*
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Chromosomes, Bacterial / metabolism*
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DNA-Binding Proteins / chemistry
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DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Multiprotein Complexes / chemistry
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Multiprotein Complexes / metabolism*
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Protein Conformation
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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Cell Cycle Proteins
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DNA-Binding Proteins
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Multiprotein Complexes
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SMC protein, Bacteria
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condensin complexes
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Adenosine Triphosphatases