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CAAT SEQUENCE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A consensus sequence in the untranslated promoter region of eukaryotic genes, recognized by transcription factors.

OBS

It lies about 40 bp [base pairs] upstream from the TATA box. Deletion mapping experiments show that this region controls the frequency of initiation by RNA polymerase II. In its absence, initiation at the usual startpoint is reduced to 2% of the previous level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Élément cis-régulateur répondant à la séquence consensus GGYCAATCT, présent dans le promoteur de la plupart des gènes des eucaryotes, 70 à 80 nucléotides en amont du point d'initiation de la transcription.

CONT

La boîte CAAT favorise l'expression des gènes.

OBS

Elle est présente chez certains gènes eucaryotes et favorise l'action de l'ARN polymérase II. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.]

OBS

séquence CAAT : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
DEF

Secuencia de ADN [ácido desoxirribonucleico] conservada que se encuentra en la región promotora de los genes codificantes de proteínas de muchos organismos eucarióticos.

OBS

Se llama así por su secuencia consenso GGCCAATCT y se localiza aproximadamente a unas 75 bases antes del punto de iniciación de la transcripción; constituye uno de los sitios para el reconocimiento y la unión de los factores de transcripción.

OBS

T (timina), A (adenina), C (citosina), G (guanina).

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