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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. nucleotide sequences
  5. regulatory sequences
  6. enhancer elements

Preferred term

enhancer elements

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Cis-acting DNA sequences which can increase transcription of genes. Enhancers can usually function in either orientation and at various distances from a promoter.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Related concepts

Synonyms

  • enhancer sequence
  • enhancer trap

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37180

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