The LECA had a conventional kinetochore and the kinetoplastid kinetochore is a derived feature – a critical evaluation of Akiyoshi, 2025

Journal of Cell Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maximilian W. D. Raas, Jolien J. E. Van Hooff, Julius Lukeš, Thomas A. Richards, Andrew J. Roger, Bill Wickstead, Geert J. P. L. Kops, ‎Berend Snel, Eelco C. Tromer
DOI: 10.1242/jcs.264452
Cited by: 1
References: 25

Abstract

Summary: Akiyoshi, 2025 presented a hypothesis with implications for the early evolution of eukaryotes and eukaryotic cell division machinery. In this Correspondence, the authors conclude that this hypothesis leads to a highly implausible scenario.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microtubule and mitosis dynamics Protist diversity and phylogeny Cellular transport and secretion

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Cell Science
Publisher
The Company of Biologists
Volume
139
Issue
3
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN