Tethered genes get checked during replication.

Lukas, Jiri; Bartek, Jiri · Cell · 2011

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Although events associated with replication stress have long formed the cornerstone of checkpoint activation, questions remain about how cells maintain the integrity of replicating genomes. Now, Bermejo et al. (2011) identify a mechanism directly linking checkpoint function to the relief of topological tension at nuclear pore tethered genes.