The NuA4 histone acetyltransferase (HAT) multisubunit complex is responsible for acetylation of histone H4 and H2A N-terminal tails in yeast [1]. NuA4 complexes are highly conserved in eukaryotes and play primary roles in transcription, cellular response to DNA damage, and cell cycle control [2].

1: NuA4, an essential transcription adaptor/histone H4 acetyltransferase complex containing Esa1p and the ATM-related cofactor Tra1p. Allard S, Utley RT, Savard J, Clarke A, Grant P, Brandl CJ, Pillus L, Workman JL, Cote J; EMBO J. 1999;18:5108-5119. PMID:10487762

2: Structural and functional conservation of the NuA4 histone acetyltransferase complex from yeast to humans. Doyon Y, Selleck W, Lane WS, Tan S, Cote J; Mol Cell Biol. 2004;24:1884-1896. PMID:14966270