Phrases with «histone variant»

A histone variant refers to a slightly modified version of a protein called histone that helps package DNA in our cells. These variants have small differences in their structure or function compared to the regular histones. They play important roles in controlling gene expression and regulating cell functions. Full definition

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Sentences with «histone variant»

This gene encodes the replication - independent histone variant H3.3. (massgenomics.org)
Chromatin structure is defined by several parameters such as combination of histone post-translational marks, nucleosome occupancy, DNA methylation or incorporation of histone variants. (science.institut-curie.org)
Ishii and his team chose to focus on two histone variants named TH2A and TH2B, known to be specific to the testes where they bind tightly to DNA and affect gene expression. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «histone variant»

Sentences with «histone variant»

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