Nucleoproteins, which in contrast to HISTONES, are acid insoluble. They are involved in chromosomal functions; e.g. they bind selectively to DNA, stimulate transcription resulting in tissue-specific RNA synthesis and undergo specific changes in response to various hormones or phytomitogens.

Synonyms: Nonhistone Chromosomal Proteins, 0, Non-Histone Chromosomal Phosphoproteins, Non-Histone Chromosomal Proteins, Chromosomal Proteins, Non Histone, Non Histone Chromosomal Proteins, Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone, Non Histone Chromosomal Phosphoproteins, Proteins, Non-Histone Chromosomal, Chromosomal Phosphoproteins, Non-Histone, Chromosomal Proteins, Nonhistone