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Preferred Name

Transcription Factor Gene

Synonyms

Transcription Factor Gene

Proto-Oncogene, Transcription Factor

Definitions

Genes that code for transcription factors.

ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C20420

code

C20420

DEFINITION

Genes that code for transcription factors.

DesignNote

Initiation of transcription from eukaryotic protein-coding genes is a complex process requiring RNA polymerase II (Pol II) and a cadre of transcription factors. These factors can be divided into 2 classes on the basis of their function: the general factors that are required for transcription of all Pol II genes, and sequence-specific factors that are required for regulating expression. The general transcription factors and Pol II form a specific multiprotein complex near the transcription start site by interacting with core promoter elements. The most common core element is the TATA box, typically located 25-30 bp upstream of the transcriptional start site or initiator element. Sequence-specific transcription factors that bind to DNA-sequence elements located proximal and distal to the core promoter elements can dramatically enhance or repress transcription. (from OMIM 189962)

FULL_SYN

Transcription Factor Gene

Proto-Oncogene, Transcription Factor

Gene_Encodes_Product

Transcription Factor

label

Transcription Factor Gene

Legacy Concept Name

Transcription_Factor_Gene

Preferred_Name

Transcription Factor Gene

prefixIRI

Thesaurus:C20420

Semantic_Type

Gene or Genome

UMLS_CUI

C0812327

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C54362

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