Yu et al. provide evidence that Ustilago maydis employs two structurally distinct telomere-binding proteins to perform complementary functions in telomere maintenance in this organism. While UmTay1 regulates primarily telomere replication and recombination, UmTrf2 is responsible for telomere protection.
- Eun Young Yu
- Syed S. Zahid
- Neal F. Lue
