Histone H2B Type 1-K

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

**Definition:** Histone H2B type 1-K (126 aa, ~14 kDa) is encoded by the human H2BC12 gene. This protein plays a role in chromatin condensation and antimicrobial defenses.

**Synonyms:** - H2B K - H2BC12 - HIRA-Interacting Protein 1 - HIST1H2BK