Chromosome segregation during the prokaryotic cell division cycle

Curr Opin Cell Biol. 1999 Dec;11(6):726-31. doi: 10.1016/s0955-0674(99)00043-5.

Abstract

Recent work has dramatically changed our view of chromosome segregation in bacteria. Rather than being a passive process, it involves rapid movement of parts of the circular chromosome. Several genes involved in chromosome segregation have been identified, and the analysis of their functions and intracellular localization are beginning to shed light on the mechanisms that ensure efficient chromosome segregation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacillus subtilis / cytology
  • Bacillus subtilis / genetics
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Caulobacter crescentus / cytology
  • Caulobacter crescentus / genetics
  • Cell Division*
  • Chromosome Segregation / physiology*
  • Escherichia coli / cytology
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Genes, Bacterial / genetics
  • Prokaryotic Cells / cytology*

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins