Term Name: | CENP-A containing chromatin |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0061638] QuickGO AmiGO |