[small chromosomal proteins (approx 12-20 kD) possessing an open, unfolded structure and attached to the DNA in cell nuclei by ionic linkages; classification into the various types (designated histone I, histone II, etc) is based on the relative amounts of arginine and lysine in each. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0019652 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: nuclear protein
nucleoprotein