non·his·tone
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Definition of nonhistone
: relating to or being any of the eukaryotic proteins (such as DNA polymerase) that form complexes with DNA but are not considered histones
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“Nonhistone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonhistone. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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nonhistone
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non·his·tone
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Medical Definition of nonhistone
: relating to or being any of the eukaryotic proteins (as DNA polymerase) that form complexes with DNA but are not considered histones
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The first known use of nonhistone was circa 1966
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