Definition of «chromosome territories»

The phrase "chromosome territories" refers to specific areas or spaces within a cell's nucleus where individual chromosomes are located. It helps to organize and separate the chromosomes to ensure they function properly and don't interfere with one another.

Sentences with «chromosome territories»

In an interdisciplinary team effort, we study the conformation of the genome at various scales, from the nucleosome fiber to the distribution of chromosomes territories in the nuclear space. (crg.eu)
Condensin II is one such complex that promotes condensation of DNA in prophase of mitosis and organizes DNA loops and formation of chromosome territories during interphase. (lerner.ccf.org)
During interphase, chromosomes are isolated from the cytoplasm by a membrane, the nuclear envelope, and fill the entire nuclear space as loosely organised chromosome territories. (embl.de)
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