Histone Deacetylase 6

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

**Definition:** Histone deacetylase 6 (1215 aa, ~131 kDa) is encoded by the human HDAC6 gene. This protein plays a role in the unfolded protein response, cell motility and the deacetylation of both histones and tubulin.

**Synonyms:** - EC 3.5.1.98 - HD6 - HDAC6