Histone H2B Protein | HTB2 protein
Histone H2B (F2B), Slightly Lysine Rich
Slightly Lysine Rich (H2a, f2a2): 14,004
Slightly Lysine Rich (H2b, f2b): 13,774
Arginine Rich (H3, f3): 15,324
Arginine Rich (H4, f2a1): 11,282
In diploid eukaryotic cells, the chromatin fibers are about 20nM in diameter. They consist of two major components in equal amounts, DNA and basic proteins called histones. The histones are a group of water and dilute acid soluble basic proteins found associated with DNA in chromosomes. They are characterized by relatively high levels of lysine and arginine. Although histones are classified into a limited number of types of fractions (see below) with each particular fraction having a fundamentally distinct amino acid composition and sequence, numerous subfractions are observed due to the acetylation, methylation, and phosphorylation of various amino acid residues. Microheterogeneity or alteration of structure is dynamic such that the histones of a single cell type are found to vary during development. They are believed to play a role in gene activity and cellular metabolism.
Histones are believed to be regularly arranged in the deep groove of the DNA helix. The recurring positive charges of the histones form electrostatic associations with the negatively charged phosphate groups of DNA making the DNA more stable and flexible. This allows for the supercoiling of the chromatin fibers.
With the exception of H1, the primary structures of the calf thymus histones have been determined. Comparisons with the structures for histones from other sources indicate that the histones rank among the most highly conserved (low mutation rate) proteins in nature.
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Uniprot Description
Function: Core component of nucleosome. Nucleosomes wrap and compact DNA into chromatin, limiting DNA accessibility to the cellular machineries which require DNA as a template. Histones thereby play a central role in transcription regulation, DNA repair, DNA replication and chromosomal stability. DNA accessibility is regulated via a complex set of post-translational modifications of histones, also called histone code, and nucleosome remodeling.
Subunit structure: The nucleosome is a histone octamer containing two molecules each of H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 assembled in one H3-H4 heterotetramer and two H2A-H2B heterodimers. The octamer wraps approximately 147 bp of DNA. Interacts with ORTH2. Ref.4
Subcellular location: Nucleus
By similarity. Chromosome
By similarity.
Post-translational modification: Can be acetylated to form H2BK5ac, H2BK10ac, H2BK15ac, H2BK27ac, H2BK33ac and H2BK34ac.Dimethylated to form H2BK11me2. Ref.6Monoubiquitinated by BRE1 to form H2BK143ub1 and deubiquitinated by UBP26. Required for heterochromatic histone H3 di- and trimethylation at H3K4me. May give a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional activation.
Sequence similarities: Belongs to the histone H2B family.
Caution: To ensure consistency between histone entries, we follow the 'Brno' nomenclature for histone modifications, with positions referring to those used in the literature for the 'closest' model organism. Due to slight variations in histone sequences between organisms and to the presence of initiator methionine in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot sequences, the actual positions of modified amino acids in the sequence generally differ. In this entry the following conventions are used: H2BK6ac = acetylated Lys-6; H2BK11ac = acetylated Lys-11; H2BK12me2 = dimethylated Lys-12; H2BK16ac = acetylated Lys-16; H2BK27ac = acetylated Lys-28; H2BK33ac = acetylated Lys-34; H2BK34ac = acetylated Lys-35; H2BK143ub1 = monoubiquitinated Lys-141.
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The HTB2 (Catalog #AAA634311) is a Protein produced from Bovine Thymus and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. AAA Biotech's Histone H2B can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, ELISA. Other applications not tested. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the HTB2 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Histone H2B, Protein" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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