The RAD51 recombinase protects mitotic chromatin in human cells

RAD51 is a well known player of DNA repair and homologous recombination. Here the authors reveal a function for RAD51 in protecting under-replicated DNA in mitotic human cells, promoting mitotic DNA synthesis (MiDAS) and successful chromosome segregation.

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Main Authors: Isabel E. Wassing, Emily Graham, Xanita Saayman, Lucia Rampazzo, Christine Ralf, Andrew Bassett, Fumiko Esashi
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/edc529610cfe4e3884a66076ba7caeea
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