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From: Can molecular cell biology explain chromosome motions?

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Nanoscale electrostatic disassembly force at a charged kinetochore. A poleward force results from an electrostatic attraction between negatively charged microtubule free ends and an oppositely charged kinetochore. A few of the numerous microtubules that attach to each kinetochore are shown.

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