OBO ID: GO:0061638
Term Name: CENP-A containing chromatin Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • centromeric core domain chromatin
  • centromeric core region chromatin
  • chromatin containing CENP-A
  • nuclear CENP-A containing chromatin
Definition: The specialized chromatin located in the centromeric core region or the entire centromeric region in organisms with point centromeres, which is enriched for CENP-A-containing nucleosomes. This chromatin forms a 3-dimensional structure which provides a platform for kinetochore assembly and microtubule attachment. (3)
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available