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单词 histone
释义

histone

noun

his·​tone ˈhi-ˌstōn How to pronounce histone (audio)
: any of various simple water-soluble proteins that are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine and are complexed with DNA in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromatin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web By binding to the H3 histone, serotonin and dopamine can regulate transcription of DNA into RNA and, as a consequence, the synthesis of specific proteins from them. Quanta Magazine, 27 Oct. 2020 In the nucleus, DNA is bound to proteins called histones to make a complex called chromatin, which in turn forms chromosomes. Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

German Histon

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

histone

noun

his·​tone ˈhis-ˌtōn How to pronounce histone (audio)
: any of various simple water-soluble proteins that are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine and are complexed with DNA in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromatin
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