Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function
histone binding
- Term ID
- GO:0042393
- Synonyms
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- histone-specific chaperone activity
- Definition
- Binding to a histone, any of a group of water-soluble proteins found in association with the DNA of eukaryotic or archaeal chromosomes. They are involved in the condensation and coiling of chromosomes during cell division and have also been implicated in gene regulation and DNA replication. They may be chemically modified (methylated, acetlyated and others) to regulate gene transcription. (3)
- References
- Ontology
- GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO
- is a type of
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- has subtype
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- inverse has_part
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes