Three-dimensional reconstruction of a human metaphase chromosome from electron micrographs.

Abstract:

:A complete human metaphase chromosome has been reconstructed from a series of electron microscopical projections obtained by tilting the specimen stage at 3 degree intervals from -60 to +60 degrees. The reconstructed structure is about 3.0 microns long, 1.6 micron wide, and 0.8 micron thick. The mass distribution was fairly homogeneous within the chromatids and neither a hollow nor a dense core was observed. The distribution and course of fibers observed are most consistent with a looping model of chromosome structure.

journal_name

Chromosoma

journal_title

Chromosoma

authors

Harauz G,Borland L,Bahr GF,Zeitler E,van Heel M

doi

10.1007/BF00293184

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1987-01-01 00:00:00

pages

366-74

issue

5

eissn

0009-5915

issn

1432-0886

journal_volume

95

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