Histones
Description
Histones are a group of Proteins that reside in the Cytoplasm of Cells of the Pancreas and Thymus.
Biological Function of Histones
Nucleic Compounds
Histones form complexes with Nucleic Acids - Endogenous within the Cytoplasm of Cells in the body to form Nucleosomes (i.e. Chromosomes and Ribosomes).
These Substances Enhance the Function of Histones
Amino Acids
Arginine is a major component of Histones.
Lysine is a major component of Histones.
Types of Histones
H1
H2A
H2B
H3
H4
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