NCIt definition : Histone deacetylase 1 (482 aa, 55 kDa) is encoded by the human HDAC1 gene. This protein
is involved in chromatin remodeling and the negative regulation of apoptosis.;
NCIt note : Histone acetylation and deacetylation, catalyzed by multisubunit complexes, play a
key role in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression. This protein belongs to
the histone deacetylase/acuc/apha family and is a component of the histone deacetylase
complex. It also interacts with retinoblastoma tumor-suppressor protein and this complex
is a key element in the control of cell proliferation and differentiation. Together
with metastasis-associated protein-2, it deacetylates p53 and modulates its effect
on cell growth and apoptosis. (LocusLink);