Kinetochores assemble on centromeric DNA and link centromeres to spindle microtubules, thus allowing proper segregation during mitosis. The kinetochore subunit Ndc10 makes contacts with centromeric DNA elements, which are now directly observed in a crystal structure. Along with biochemical analyses, the work indicates that Ndc10 functions as a central organizing hub to assemble the inner kinetochore.
- Uhn-Soo Cho
- Stephen C Harrison