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Induction of uncoiled chromosomes by vibration

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Chromatin condensation during metaphase can be removed by simple vibration of metaphase cells prior to fixation. Uncoiled chromosome arms consist of long threads with dense regions at irregular distances each from the other.

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  1. Papanicolaou's Research Center, Department of Biochemistry, Hellenic Anticancer Institute, 171, Alexandras Avenue, 603, Athens, Greece

    J. G. Delinassios

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Acknowledgment. This work is supported by the Hellenic Anticancer Institute.

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Delinassios, J.G. Induction of uncoiled chromosomes by vibration. Experientia 35, 178–179 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01920598

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