 Nucleosome repeat length

Nucleosome repeat length (NRL) refers to the distance between consecutive nucleosomes along the DNA in eukaryotic cells. It is a key parameter in understanding the organization of chromatin, which is the complex of DNA and histone proteins that make up chromosomes. Typically, one nucleosome consists of a segment of DNA wrapped around a core of histone proteins, and this structure helps to compact the DNA, allowing it to fit within the nucleus of a cell.