initiator element (INR)
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Introduction
Two promoter elements, the TATA box & the initiator element (INR) are capable of directing specific transcription initiation. Most promoters associated with genes transcribed by RNA polymerases II & III contain an initiator element. The initiator element encompasses the transcriptional start site.
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References
- ↑ Weis L, Reinberg D. Transcription by RNA polymerase II: initiator-directed formation of transcription-competent complexes. FASEB J. 1992 Nov;6(14):3300-9. Review. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1426767