Meaning histones
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proteins attached to the DNA of eukaryotes which allows it to be packaged into chromosomes.
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Highly basic proteins which associate with the chromosomal DNA to package it into a compact, higher order structure.
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The family of basic proteins that is normally associated with DNA in most cells of eukaryotic organisms.
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highly alkaline proteins found in eukaryotic
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The chief protein components of chromatin. They act as spools around which DNA winds, and they play a role in gene regulation.
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The chief protein components of chromatin, acting as spools around which DNA winds. Play a role in gene expression.
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A family of small, highly conserved basic proteins, found in the chromatin of all eukaryotic cells, that associate with DNA in the nucleosome.
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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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