A Handbook of Transcription Factors Contributor(s): Hughes, Timothy R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9048190681 ISBN-13: 9789048190683 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry - Science | Life Sciences - Molecular Biology |
Dewey: 571.6 |
Series: Subcellular Biochemistry |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.25 lbs) 322 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Transcription factors are the molecules that the cell uses to interpret the genome: they possess sequence-specific DNA-binding activity, and either directly or indirectly influence the transcription of genes. In aggregate, transcription factors control gene expression and genome organization, and play a pivotal role in many aspects of physiology and evolution. This book provides a reference for major aspects of transcription factor function, encompassing a general catalogue of known transcription factor classes, origins and evolution of specific transcription factor types, methods for studying transcription factor binding sites in vitro, in vivo, and in silico, and mechanisms of interaction with chromatin and RNA polymerase. |