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FANCM-associated proteins MHF1 and MHF2, but not the other Fanconi anemia factors, limit meiotic crossovers.
Nucleic acids research - 1 Aug 2014
Girard Chloe, Crismani Wayne, Froger Nicole, Mazel Julien, Lemhemdi Afef, Horlow Christine, Mercier Raphael
Abstract excerpt
Genetic recombination is important for generating diversity and to ensure faithful segregation of chromosomes at meiosis. However, few crossovers (COs) are formed per meiosis despite an excess of DNA double-strand break precursors. This reflects the existence of active mechanisms that limit CO formation. We previously showed that AtFANCM is a meiotic anti-CO factor. The same genetic screen now identified AtMHF2...
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