Regulatory sequence

A regulatory sequence is a promoter, enhancer or other segment of DNA where regulatory proteins such as transcription factors bind preferentially. Regulatory sequences can also be found on messenger RNA, but they are generally not as well studied as those in DNA.

Related Topics:
Promoter - Enhancer - DNA - Regulatory proteins - Transcription factor - Messenger RNA

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Examples:

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• CCAAT box
• SECIS element
• TATA box
• Polyadenylation signals
 
Regulatory sequence: See also ►