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Pronunciation: /histone*/

histone

Definition

A type of protein found in chromosomes. Histones bind to DNA, help give chromosomes their shape, and help control the activity of genes.

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dietary protocol

oxidize

pulmonary

oncolytic virotherapy

false-positive test result

stage IVA laryngeal cancer

thyroid gland

drug substance

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CDK4/6 inhibitor PRT3645

MEK 1/2 inhibitor FCN-159

modified vitamin D binding protein macrophage activator EF-022

PI3K-alpha inhibitor TOS-358

V-Boost Immunitor

indole-3-carbinol/calcium/Schizandra/vitamin D3/milk thistle/stinging nettle/lignan-based nutritional capsule

autologous anti-CD7 CAR T cells PA3-17

osugacestat

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family cancer syndrome

consultand

transcription

Sanger sequencing

reduced penetrance

variable expressivity

heritability

depth of coverage

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