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Histone Acetylation

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Histone Acetylation Definition

Histone Acetylation involves covalent linkage of acetyl groups to highly basic histone proteins associated with DNA, particularly in active chromatin, and may be involved in regulation of gene expression.

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Histone Acetylation

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