H2BW2 Gene Summary [Human]

Histones are basic nuclear proteins that are responsible for the nucleosome structure of the chromosomal fiber in eukaryotes. Two molecules of each of the four core histones (H2A, H2B, H3, and H4) form an octamer, around which approximately 146 bp of DNA is wrapped in repeating units, called nucleosomes. The linker histone, H1, interacts with linker DNA between nucleosomes and functions in the compaction of chromatin into higher order structures. This gene encodes a replication-independent histone that is a member of the H2B histone family. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
H2BW2
Official Name
H2B.W histone 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:27867]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000101812
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 286436 Ensembl: ENSG00000101812
Aliases H2B.W histone 2
Synonyms H2BFM, H2BM, H2B/s, H2B.W histone 2
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human H2BW2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • histone fold domain (HFD) superfamily
  • Core histone H2A/H2B/H3/H4

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Unknown

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human H2BW2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • nucleosome

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • DNA binding
  • structural constituent of chromatin
  • protein heterodimerization activity

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