Term Name: | histone locus body |
---|---|
Synonyms: | HLB |
Definition: | A nuclear body associated with the histone gene locus that is thought to contain all of the factors necessary for histone mRNA transcription and pre-mRNA processing. In Drosophila, U7 snRNP is located in the histone locus body rather than the distinct Cajal body. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035363] QuickGO AmiGO |