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Overview of the cohesin complex and its associated proteins. The cohesin complex consists of four core subunits: SMC1, SMC3, RAD21, and SA. Together these subunits form a large ring capable of topologically encircling DNA strands. Other proteins regulate cohesin’s binding to DNA and its residency there. The NIPBL/MAU2 dimer loads cohesin onto DNA, whereas WAPL/PDS5 release cohesin from chromosomes by opening the SMC3-RAD21 interface.

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