Transcription factor Uncommon

Origin: Latin prefix trans-

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, thereby controlling the flow (or transcription) of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.

See Also

ctcf trans acting cis acting trihelix allelicity dna goosecoid sequence

Related Terms

ctcf trans acting cis acting trihelix allelicity dna goosecoid sequence tanshinone protein scleraxis

Rhyming Words

tor ator ltor stor ctor dtor aitor kotor gator actor fetor astor sutor nator rotor motor tutor jstor bator autor

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