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E2F Transcription Factors  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A family of basic helix-loop-helix transcription factors that control expression of a variety of GENES involved in CELL CYCLE regulation. E2F transcription factors typically form heterodimeric complexes with TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR DP1 or transcription factor DP2, and they have N-terminal DNA binding and dimerization domains. E2F transcription factors can act as mediators of transcriptional repression or transcriptional activation.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • E2F Proteins
  • E2F Transcription Factor
  • Transcription Factor E2F

In other languages

  • French

  • Facteur de transcription E2F
  • Facteur transcriptionnel E2F
  • Facteurs transcriptionnels E2F
  • Protéine E2F
  • Protéines E2F

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GXCLZHR4-3

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