Transcription Factors
Transcription factors are proteins that are important for gene expression in cells. They are responsible for binding to specific DNA sequences and controlling the transcription of genes into messenger RNA. Without transcription factors, cells would not be able to produce proteins and carry out their normal functions. Transcription factors are often studied to gain insight into gene regulation and how gene expression is altered in diseases such as cancer. They are critical for understanding how the genome works and for developing new treatments for many diseases.
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