Transcriptional activator

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Transcriptional activators (TA) are proteins which bind to DNA and stimulate nearby gene transcription. TA transcription stimulation is achieved by enhancing RNA polymerase binding or by enhancing the formation of open complex which is required for initiation of transcription. TA bind to a specific DNA sequence in or near an operon via their DNA-binding domain (DBD). TA contains 3 domains: DBD, trans-activating domain (TAD) which binds coregulator proteins and an optional ligand-binding domain (LBD) which sense external signals.

Structure of transcriptional activator C-Myb DNA-binding domain (pink) complex with DNA, CAAT/enhancer binding protein β (grey and green) and K+ ion (purple) (PDB entry 1h89)

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3D Structures of transcriptional activator3D Structures of transcriptional activator

Updated on 21-June-2015

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