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==Zinc-finger 1== | ==Zinc-finger 1== | ||
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<Structure load='1zaa' size='350' frame='true' align='right' caption='Here is a view of the 1zaa structure' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> | <Structure load='1zaa' size='350' frame='true' align='right' caption='Here is a view of the 1zaa structure' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> | ||
| - | Name of molecule: Zinc-finger 1 | ||
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| + | Transcriptional regulator. Recognizes and binds to the DNA sequence 5'-CGCCCCCGC-3'(EGR-site). Activates the transcription of target genes whose products are required for mitogenesis and differentiation. regulate eukaryotic gene expression | ||
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| + | Interactions: When interacting with DNA, the zinc fingers bind in the major groove of B-DNA and wrap part way around the double helix. | ||
Revision as of 20:20, 8 February 2017
Zinc-finger 1
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Function
Transcriptional regulator. Recognizes and binds to the DNA sequence 5'-CGCCCCCGC-3'(EGR-site). Activates the transcription of target genes whose products are required for mitogenesis and differentiation. regulate eukaryotic gene expression
Interactions: When interacting with DNA, the zinc fingers bind in the major groove of B-DNA and wrap part way around the double helix.
