heterochromatin

[US]/ˌhɛtərəʊˈkrəʊmətɪn/

[UK]/ˌhɛtərəˈkroʊmətɪn/

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Translation

n.a form of chromatin that is densely packed and transcriptionally inactive

heterochromatin structure

heterochromatin region

heterochromatin function

heterochromatin dynamics

heterochromatin modification

heterochromatin formation

heterochromatin localization

heterochromatin stability

heterochromatin interaction

heterochromatin analysis

heterochromatin plays a crucial role in gene regulation.

scientists are studying the properties of heterochromatin.

heterochromatin is often associated with transcriptional repression.

the structure of heterochromatin can influence chromosomal stability.

changes in heterochromatin can lead to various diseases.

researchers have identified different types of heterochromatin.

heterochromatin is less accessible than euchromatin.

understanding heterochromatin is essential for epigenetics.

heterochromatin can affect cell differentiation processes.

the study of heterochromatin has implications for cancer research.

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