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transcription factor (TF)
A typical transcription factor contains a specific DNA-binding domain that directly contacts DNA, a multimerization domain that allows the formation of homo- or heteromultimers, & a transcrip- tional activation domain (TAD).
Interactions
molecular events
General
nuclear protein
regulatory molecule
Properties
QUALITIES: ACTIVATOR
:SUBSTANCE CaM kinase
COMPARTMENT: cell nucleus
STATE: active state
MOTIF: S/T-phosphate
Database Correlations
Kegg map/map03022
References
- Tjian R, Maniatis T.
Transcriptional activation: a complex puzzle with few easy
pieces.
Cell. 1994 Apr 8;77(1):5-8.
PMID: 8156597
- Classification of transcription factors:
http://www.gene-regulation.com/pub/databases/transfac/cl.html