Phenomena and Processes

Genetic Enhancer Elements

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

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

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  • Enhancer Elements
  • Enhancer Elements, Genetic
  • Enhancer Sequences
  • Element, Enhancer
  • Element, Genetic Enhancer
  • Elements, Enhancer
  • Elements, Genetic Enhancer
  • Enhancer Element
  • Enhancer Element, Genetic
  • Enhancer Sequence
  • Genetic Enhancer Element
  • Sequence, Enhancer
  • Sequences, Enhancer

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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2009 (1985)

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  • Gene Expression Regulation (1981-1984)
  • Genes (1966-1967)
  • Genes, Regulator (1968-1984)
  • Transcription, Genetic (1973-1984)

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  3. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.137.750w.249w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Genetic Enhancer Elements. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004742. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004742
  2. Genetic Enhancer Elements. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhancer_(genetics)
  3. Genetic Enhancer Elements. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q913367