"bromodomain" meaning in All languages combined

See bromodomain on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: bromodomains [plural]
Etymology: From the drosophila gene Brahma or brm, where it occurs as a structural motif, and domain. Not related to bromo- (“bromine”). Head templates: {{en-noun}} bromodomain (plural bromodomains)
  1. (biology) A protein domain that recognises acetylated lysine residues such as those on the N-terminal tails of histones, often a prerequisite for protein-histone association and chromatin remodeling. Wikipedia link: bromodomain
    Sense id: en-bromodomain-en-noun--dF4yMJq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Biology Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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