The Spatial Organization of Sister Chromatids

Trends Biochem Sci. 2021 Apr;46(4):255-257. doi: 10.1016/j.tibs.2021.01.010. Epub 2021 Feb 13.

Abstract

Understanding how genomes are spatially organized is central to many aspects of cell biology. However, it has been difficult to study the relationships between sister chromatids because sequencing-based techniques such as Hi-C could not distinguish identical sister DNAs. Here, I discuss recent developments that provide insights into sister chromatid organization.

Keywords: Hi-C; chromosome; cohesin; sister chromatids.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Cycle Proteins / metabolism
  • Chromatids* / metabolism
  • Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone* / metabolism
  • DNA
  • DNA Replication

Substances

  • Cell Cycle Proteins
  • Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone
  • DNA