histone

(histōn′)

noun

any of a group of strongly basic, simple proteins found in the nucleus of cells and associated with DNA: they are sometimes poisonous when injected into an animal and prevent the clotting of blood

Origin: < Gr histos (see histo-) + -one

See histone in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Any of several small, basic proteins most commonly found in association with the DNA in the chromatin of eukaryotes.

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