septation initiation signaling

Term ID

GO:0031028

Synonyms

• septation initiation network
• septation initiation signaling cascade
• septation initiation signalling
• SIN

Definition

The series of molecular signals, mediated by the small GTPase Ras, that results in the initiation of contraction of the contractile ring, at the beginning of cytokinesis and cell division by septum formation. The pathway coordinates chromosome segregation with mitotic exit and cytokinesis. 16775007

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO