Response element
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A response element is a short sequence of DNA within the promoter of a gene that is able to bind a specific hormone receptor complex and therefore regulate transcription.^[1]

Examples

Examples of response elements include:

• Hormone response element
• cAMP response element

References

1. ^ "Steroid Hormone Receptors and their Response Elements". Retrieved on 2006-11-09.

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