Enhancer (genetics)

DNA sequence that binds activators to increase the likelihood of gene transcription

In genetics, an enhancer is a short (50–1500 bp) region of DNA that can be bound by proteins (activators) to increase the likelihood that transcription of a particular gene will occur. These proteins are usually referred to as transcription factors. Enhancers are cis-acting.

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