Plot twists and cutting corners with atypical SMCs

In this issue of Molecular Cell, two papers provide insight into atypical structural maintenance of chromosomes protein complexes (SMCs). Jeppsson et  al.1 link Smc5/6 to supercoiled DNA, and Roisné-Hamelin et al.2 show how Wadjet SMC bends and cleaves invading DNAs.

Source: Molecular Cell - March 7, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Judith H.I. Haarhuis, Benjamin D. Rowland Tags: Preview Source Type: research