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transcription factor
noun
Definition of TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR
: any of various proteins that bind to DNA and play a role in the regulation of gene expression by promoting transcription
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First Known Use of TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR
1972
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transcription factor
noun
Medical Definition of TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR
: any of various proteins that bind to DNA and play a role in the regulation of gene expression by promoting transcription
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