Histone Deacetylase 2

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

**Definition:** Histone deacetylase 2 (488 aa, ~55 kDa) is encoded by the human HDAC2 gene. This protein plays a role in histone deacetylation, chromatin remodeling and embryonic structure development.

**Synonyms:** - EC 3.5.1.98 - HD2 - HDAC2 - Transcriptional Regulator Homolog RPD3 - YY1-Associated Factor 1