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单词 histone
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Definition of histone in English:

histone

noun ˈhɪstəʊnˈhɪstoʊn
Biochemistry
  • Any of a group of basic proteins found in chromatin.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Both nonhistone proteins and histones form complexes with TP.
    • Indeed, chromatin is known to be rich not only in histones but also HMG proteins, which may play a role in this charge shielding.
    • This small protein replaces histones and binds DNA in the process of spermatogenesis.
    • People solve this packing problem by tightly wrapping their DNA around proteins called histones.
    • One trick is to tightly wind the DNA around complexes of proteins called histones, much as thread is coiled around a spool.

Origin

Late 19th century: coined in German, perhaps from Greek histanai 'arrest' or from histos 'web, tissue'.

 
 

Definition of histone in US English:

histone

nounˈhistōnˈhɪstoʊn
Biochemistry
  • Any of a group of basic proteins found in chromatin.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Indeed, chromatin is known to be rich not only in histones but also HMG proteins, which may play a role in this charge shielding.
    • People solve this packing problem by tightly wrapping their DNA around proteins called histones.
    • This small protein replaces histones and binds DNA in the process of spermatogenesis.
    • One trick is to tightly wind the DNA around complexes of proteins called histones, much as thread is coiled around a spool.
    • Both nonhistone proteins and histones form complexes with TP.

Origin

Late 19th century: coined in German, perhaps from Greek histanai ‘arrest’ or from histos ‘web, tissue’.

 
 
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