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GO: Molecular Function

histone binding

Term ID
GO:0042393
Synonyms
  • 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
Relationships
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has subtype
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes