Histones

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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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