corehistonene
Corehistonene is a hypothetical class of nanostructured materials described in speculative discussions of bioinspired chemistry. The term combines 'core'—a central inorganic or inorganic–organic core—with 'histonene', invoking histone proteins that package DNA in cells. In proposed models, corehistonene nanoparticles feature a robust core encased by a shell of histone-mimicking ligands that can reversibly interact with nucleic acids.
Structure and variability: The core is often depicted as a metal-oxide or metal sulfide nanoparticle roughly
Synthesis and properties: In conceptual schemes, synthesis proceeds by first forming the inorganic core via established
Applications and status: As a hypothetical construct, corehistonene is discussed in the context of chromatin-inspired nanomaterials,
Related topics include histone, chromatin, core–shell nanoparticle, and DNA nanotechnology.