Repressor
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title:
Repressor
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In molecular genetics, a repressor is a DNA- or RNA-binding protein that inhibits the expression of one or more genes by binding to the operator or associated silencers. A DNA-binding repressor blocks the attachment of RNA polymerase to the promoter, thus preventing transcription of the genes into messenger RNA. An RNA-binding repressor binds to the mRNA and prevents translation of the mRNA into protein. This blocking or reducing of expression is called repression.
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Sort of RNA-binding protein in molecular genetics
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repressor
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2024-01-01T19:58:07Z
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