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Mitotic Tethers Connect Sister Chromosomes During Anaphase A in PtK2 Cells

Abstract

Laser microsurgery directed between sister telomeres reduced strain in anaphase PtK2 chromosomes. Optical trapping of severed chromosome ends suggests this strain arises from a physical element which links sister chromatids during early anaphase.

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