OBO ID: GO:0000792
Term Name: heterochromatin Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • nuclear heterochromatin
  • transcriptionally inactive chromatin
  • transcriptionally silent chromatin
Definition: A compact and highly condensed form of chromatin that is refractory to transcription. 32017156
References:
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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EXPRESSION No data available
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