transcription factor en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:molecular biology) A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, thereby controlling the flow (or transcription) of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| transcription factors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
sequence-specific DNA-binding factor
Translations (2)
ru транскрипцио́нный фа́ктор (protein) · hy տրանսկրիպցիոն գործոն (protein)