Cell-cycle-dependent repression of histone gene transcription by histone H4
Kami Ahmad, Matt Wooten, Brittany N. Takushi, Velinda Vidaurre, Xin Chen, Steven Henikoff
The paper identifies histone H4 as a repressor of histone gene transcription during G2 phase in germline cells, showing conserved repression across Drosophila and human cells.
Nature Structural & Molecular Biology · Jan 1, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics