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Histone code

Histone code is part of the concept of epigenetic code which involves chemical modifications (acetylation and methylation) of histone molecules in nucleosomes. The pattern of modification controls and denotes transcription activity.

Related terms:

epigenetic control nucleosome epigenetic code
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