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| GO:1990342 | Name | heterochromatin island | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | A region of facultative heterochromatin formed dynamically at specific loci in response to environmental signals, independently of RNAi. | ||
| Status | Valid | ||
| Type | Cellular_component | ||
| Parent | Instance_of | GO:0000792 | |
| Attributes_of | Index | Ancestor (12) | |
| Version | Gene Ontology releases/2023-11-15 |
