Transition nuclear protein

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Transition nuclear proteins (TNPs) are proteins that are involved in the packaging of sperm nuclear DNA during spermiogenesis. They take the place of histones associated with the sperm DNA, and are subsequently themselves replaced by protamines.

See also

References

  • Meistrich ML, Mohapatra B, Shirley CR, Zhao M. 2003. Role of transition nuclear proteins in spermiogenesis. Chromosoma 111:483-488.
Structures of the cell nucleus / nuclear protein
Envelope (membrane)/
nuclear lamina
Nucleolus
Other
SMC protein:
Transition nuclear protein:
  • see also transcription factors and intracellular receptors
see also nucleus diseases
B strc: edmb (perx), skel (ctrs), epit, cili, mito, nucl (chro)
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