Definition of transcription factor
:any of various proteins that bind to DNA and play a role in the regulation of gene expression by promoting transcription
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1972
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transcription factor
noun
medical Definition of transcription factor
:any of various proteins that bind to DNA and play a role in the regulation of gene expression by promoting transcription
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