Structural maintenance of chromosomes (SMC) proteins, a family of conserved ATPases.

ABSTRACT: SUMMARY:The structural maintenance of chromosomes (SMC) proteins are essential for successful chromosome transmission during replication and segregation of the genome in all organisms. SMCs are generally present as single proteins in bacteria, and as at least six distinct proteins in eukaryotes. The proteins range in size from approximately 110 to 170 kDa, and each has five distinct domains: amino- and carboxy-terminal globular domains, which contain sequences characteristic of ATPases, two coiled-coil regions separating the terminal domains and a central flexible hinge. SMC proteins function together with other proteins in a range of chromosomal transactions, including chromosome condensation, sister-chromatid cohesion, recombination, DNA repair and epigenetic silencing of gene expression

SUBMITTER: Harvey SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC139016 | biostudies-literature | 2002

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature