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Frankie Larobardiere
on Dec 18, 2024
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The leucine zipper has a unique structure compared to the other transcription factors because it is a dimer.
Leucine Zipper
A type of protein motif characterized by regularly spaced leucine residues that function in the dimerization and binding of DNA, playing roles in gene regulation.
Transcription Factors
Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences to control the rate of transcription of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.
Dimer
A chemical structure formed when two molecules (monomers) join together.
- Elucidate the mechanisms through which transcription factors influence gene expression.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the mechanisms through which transcription factors influence gene expression.