Testis-Specific Histone H1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Testis-specific H1 histone (255 aa, ~28 kDa) is encoded by the human H1-7 gene. This protein is involved in the histone-protamine transition of sperm chromatin.

**Synonyms:** - H1-7 - H1FNT - Haploid Germ Cell-Specific Nuclear Protein 1 - Histone H1t2 - Testis Secretory Sperm-Binding Protein Li 223n