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Chromobox Protein Homolog 1

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Chromobox Protein Homolog 1 Definition

The chromobox protein homolog 1 protein (185 aa, 21 kD) is encoded by the human CBX1 gene. This soluble, nuclear protein plays a role in epigenetic repression of chromatin and association of heterochromatin with the inner nuclear membrane.

Chromobox Protein Homolog 1 Synonyms

Chromobox Protein Homolog 1, HP1 beta, HP1Hsbeta, Heterochromatin protein 1 homolog beta, Heterochromatin protein p25, M31, Modifier 1 protein, p25beta

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