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Transcription factors bind to specific DNA sequences
Example: TATA-binding protein (TBP) binds to the TATA box
Example: cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB) binds to cAMP response elements
Transcription factors recruit RNA polymerase to the promoter region
Example: General transcription factors (GTFs) recruit RNA polymerase II to the core promoter
Example: Sp1 transcription factor recruits RNA polymerase II to TATA-less promoters
Transcription initiation complex is formed
Example: TFIID complex is formed by TBP and other GTFs
Example: Enhancer-binding proteins interact with transcription factors to form an enhanceosome
Transcription factors play a role in regulating the rate of transcription
Example: Activators and repressors can increase or decrease transcription initiation, respectively
Example: Transcription factor binding sites can be mutated, leading to altered gene expression
Transcription initiation is a highly regulated process
Example: Cell type-specific transcription factors determine tissue-specific gene expression patterns
Example: Environmental factors can modulate the activity of transcription factors
Transcription factors can modulate the chromatin structure
Example: Chromatin remodeling complexes can open or close DNA regions for transcription
Example: Histone modifications can create a permissive or repressive environment for transcription initiation
Transcription factors can interact with coactivators and corepressors
Example: Coactivators enhance the transcriptional activity of factors
Example: Corepressors inhibit the transcriptional activity of factors
Transcription factors can regulate alternative splicing
Example: Serine/arginine-rich (SR) proteins can influence splice site selection
Example: Polypyrimidine tract-binding proteins (PTB) can enhance or inhibit alternative splicing
Transcription factors can form complexes with other factors
Example: Transcription factor IID (TFIID) interacts with other GTFs to form a pre-initiation complex
Example: Transcription factor IIB (TFIIB) bridges the gap between TFIID and RNA polymerase II
Transcription factors can be regulated by signaling pathways
Example: Phosphorylation of transcription factors can activate or inactivate their functions
Example: Activation of G-protein coupled receptors can lead to transcription factor activation
Transcription initiation sites can be found upstream or downstream of the gene
Example: Promoters typically contain the transcription start site within the gene
Example: Enhancers can be located far from the gene they regulate
Transcription initiation requires the assembly of the pre-initiation complex
Example: The pre-initiation complex includes RNA polymerase and various transcription factors
Example: Transcription factors stabilize the binding of RNA polymerase to the promoter region
Transcription factors can have multiple binding sites in the genome
Example: Some transcription factors bind to specific sequences in multiple genes
Example: Combinatorial control of transcription factors can lead to different gene expression patterns
Transcription factors can have overlapping functions
Example: Multiple transcription factors can bind to the same regulatory region
Example: Redundancy in transcription factor functions provides robustness to gene expression regulation
Transcription factors can interact with other cellular processes
Example: Transcription factors can participate in DNA repair processes
Example: Transcription factors can regulate cell cycle progression and cell differentiation
Transcription factors can be classified into different families
Example: Basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors
Example: Zinc finger (ZF) transcription factors
Transcription factor activity can be modulated by ligands
Example: Steroid hormone receptors are activated by binding to their respective ligands
Example: Nuclear receptors can directly regulate transcription initiation upon ligand binding
Transcription factors can be regulated by post-translational modifications
Example: Phosphorylation of transcription factors can affect their DNA binding and transcriptional activity
Example: Acetylation and methylation of histones can influence transcription factor recruitment
Transcription factors can form complexes with other proteins
Example: Transcription factor IIH (TFIIH) interacts with the general transcription machinery
Example: Coactivators and corepressors can bind to transcription factors to modulate their activity
Transcription factors can be encoded by different genes
Example: Transcription factor families can have multiple members with similar functions
Example: A single transcription factor can regulate the expression of multiple target genes
Transcription factors can be regulated by feedback mechanisms
Example: Transcription factors can activate or repress their own expression
Example: Negative feedback loops can help maintain homeostasis in gene expression
Transcription factors can be activated or inhibited by other signaling pathways
Example: Growth factor signaling can activate transcription factors involved in cell proliferation
Example: Stress-related signaling can inhibit transcription factors involved in immune responses
Transcription factors can regulate gene expression in a temporal manner
Example: Developmental transcription factors are activated or inhibited at specific stages
Example: Circadian rhythm-related transcription factors show rhythmic patterns of activity
Transcription factors can interact with non-coding RNAs
Example: MicroRNAs can bind to messenger RNAs to inhibit their translation
Example: Long non-coding RNAs can bind to transcription factors to influence their binding to DNA
Transcription factors can promote the formation of super-enhancers
Example: Super-enhancers are large clusters of enhancers that drive high levels of gene expression
Example: Super-enhancers are associated with cell identity and disease-related genes
Transcription factors play a crucial role in development and morphogenesis
Example: Homeotic transcription factors determine body segment identity
Example: Neurogenic transcription factors regulate the development of the nervous system
Transcription factors are involved in cell fate determination
Example: Pluripotency factors regulate the differentiation of stem cells into specific lineages
Example: Transcription factors can induce cell fate changes through the process of transdifferentiation
Transcription factors are implicated in various diseases
Example: Transcription factors can be dysregulated in cancer, contributing to abnormal cell growth
Example: Genetic mutations in transcription factor genes can lead to developmental disorders
Transcription factors can be targeted for therapeutic interventions
Example: Small molecules can modulate the activity of specific transcription factors
Example: Gene therapy approaches can deliver functional transcription factors to correct gene expression defects
Transcription factor networks are complex and interconnected
Example: Transcription factors can regulate the expression of other transcription factors
Example: Multiple transcription factors can collaborate to regulate the expression of target genes
Transcription factors can influence cellular responses to environmental stimuli
Example: Heat shock transcription factors regulate the response to elevated temperatures
Example: Hypoxia-inducible factors regulate the response to low oxygen levels
Transcription factors can regulate metabolic processes
Example: Sterol regulatory element-binding proteins control cholesterol and lipid metabolism
Example: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors regulate fatty acid metabolism
Transcription factors can be used as biomarkers
Example: Transcription factor expression patterns can be indicative of disease states
Example: Transcription factors can be used to predict patient outcomes and response to therapies
Transcription factors can act as pioneer factors
Example: Pioneer transcription factors can bind to closed chromatin and open it for further transcription
Example: Pioneer transcription factors play a role in cell fate determination during development
Transcription factor binding sites can be predicted computationally
Example: Motif-based approaches identify potential transcription factor binding sites based on sequence patterns
Example: Functional genomic approaches can identify in vivo transcription factor binding sites and their regulatory effects
Transcription initiation can be regulated by chromatin modifications
Example: Histone acetylation and methylation can modulate the accessibility of the DNA template
Example: DNA methylation can inhibit transcription by blocking the binding of transcription factors
Transcription factors can interact with the mediator complex
Example: The mediator complex bridges transcription factors and the general transcription machinery
Example: The mediator complex mediates the communication between enhancers and promoters
Transcription factors can be regulated by microRNAs
Example: MicroRNAs can bind to the mRNA of transcription factors and inhibit their translation
Example: MicroRNA-mediated regulation of transcription factors can contribute to gene expression changes in diseases
Transcription factors can influence epigenetic modifications
Example: Transcription factors can recruit histone-modifying enzymes to specific genomic regions
Example: Transcription factors can regulate the expression of DNA methyltransferases
Transcription factors can interact with the 3D chromatin structure
Example: Transcription factors can form loops and bring distal enhancers in proximity to promoters
Example: Chromatin looping can facilitate transcription factor binding and gene regulation
Transcription factors can be subject to alternative splicing
Example: Alternative splicing can generate isoforms with different DNA binding specificities
Example: Alternative splicing can modulate transcription factor stability and activity
Transcription factors can be regulated by proteasomal degradation
Example: Ubiquitin-proteasome system targets transcription factors for degradation
Example: Transcription factors can undergo phosphorylation-dependent degradation
Transcription factors can regulate their own expression through autoregulatory loops
Example: Transcription factors can bind to their own promoter to activate or repress their expression
Example: Autoregulatory loops contribute to the maintenance of specific gene expression patterns
Transcription factors can interact with non-canonical DNA sequences
Example: Transcription factors can recognize degenerate binding motifs
Example: Transcription factors can bind to DNA structures beyond the canonical double helix
Transcription factors can be essential for cell survival and function
Example: Loss of certain transcription factors can result in cell death or dysfunction
Example: Transcription factors are critical for maintaining cellular homeostasis and response to stress
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