condensin-2

Function

• establishes mitotic chromosome architecture
• role in physical rigidity of the chromatid axis
• regulatory subunits probably regulate complex phosphorylation upon DNA damage, probably by ATM or ATR

Structure

• components include:
  • SMC2 & SMC4 heterodimer, & 3 non SMC regulatory subunits NCAPH2, NCAPD3 & NCAPG2

More general terms

• molecular complex

Additional terms

• condensin