This domain can be found in chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein 1 (Chd1) present in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Cdh1 proteins have been associated with the efficient assembly and spacing of nucleosomes. The domain consists of four helices, alpha ...
This domain can be found in chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein 1 (Chd1) present in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Cdh1 proteins have been associated with the efficient assembly and spacing of nucleosomes. The domain consists of four helices, alpha helix 1-4, and can be divided into regions SANT, HL1 and the beta-linker. The HL1 region comprises of some 40 residues specific to budding yeast that are unlikely to form such a prominent feature or perform a conserved function in other species. The domain itself forms part of the DNA-binding domain. Basic residues on the alpha-1 helix are thought to be important for DNA interaction [1].