Histones: genetic diversity and tissue-specific gene expression.

doi:10.1007/s004180050083

Back to search

Article

Histones: genetic diversity and tissue-specific gene expression.

Histochemistry and cell biology - 1 Jan 1997

Doenecke D, Albig W, Bode C, Drabent B, Franke K, Gavenis K, Witt O

Abstract excerpt

Histones are the major protein constituents of the chromatin of eukaryotic cell nuclei. This group of basic proteins is extremely conserved throughout evolution and includes five classes termed H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4. In mammals, each of these classes except H4 is subdivided into several subtype...

Topics

Animals
Gene Expression
Genetic Variation
Histones
Humans

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.