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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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Burkitt leukemia

antibody therapy

chickenpox

VAdriaC-IE regimen

dumping syndrome

beclomethasone

MEN2A syndrome

PD-L1

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autologous GM-CSF-secreting lethally irradiated colorectal cancer cell vaccine

anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate DB-1303

ATR inhibitor ATRN-119

gallium Ga 68-DOTA-FAPI-04

fusidic acid/betamethasone valerate topical cream

golnerminogene pradenovec

Cenolate

KRAS G12D inhibitor TSN1611

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genetic predisposition

genotyping

nucleotide

mosaicism

haplotype

hereditary predisposition

cutaneous leiomyoma

clinical utility

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