Meaning of histone in English:

noun

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

  More example sentences

  • ‘Indeed, chromatin is known to be rich not only in histones but also HMG proteins, which may play a role in this charge shielding.’
  • ‘Both nonhistone proteins and histones form complexes with TP.’
  • ‘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.’