Biologically Active Substance
response element
re·sponse el·e·ment
Subclass of:
Enhancer Elements, Genetic; Promoter Regions, Genetic
Definitions related to response elements:
  • A nucleotide sequence that plays a role in the expression of a nearby gene because it can be recognized by specific transcription factors or coregulatory proteins.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Nucleotide sequences, usually upstream, which are recognized by specific regulatory transcription factors, thereby causing gene response to various regulatory agents. These elements may be found in both promoter and enhancer regions.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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