HISTONE
\hˈɪstə͡ʊn], \hˈɪstəʊn], \h_ˈɪ_s_t_əʊ_n]\
Definitions of HISTONE
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a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids
By Princeton University
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a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Small chromosomal proteins (approx 12-20 kD) possessing an open, unfolded structure and attached to the DNA in cell nuclei by ionic linkages. Classification into the various types (designated histone I, histone II, etc.) is based on the relative amounts of arginine and lysine in each.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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