Meanings
nountranscription factor (plural transcription factors)
plural transcription factors
- molecular biologybiologyA protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, thereby controlling the flow (or transcription) of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.
Synonyms: sequence-specific DNA-binding factor
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, thereby controlling the flow (or transcription) of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.
Similar
sequence-specific DNA-binding factor
Translations
Russian транскрипцио́нный фа́ктор
- транскрипцио́нный фа́ктор (transkripciónnyj fáktor)protein
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APA
transcription factor. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transcription%20factor
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“transcription factor.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transcription%20factor. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “transcription factor,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transcription%20factor.
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