TRANSCRIPTION ACTIVATIONS
\tɹanskɹˈɪpʃən ˌaktɪvˈe͡ɪʃənz], \tɹanskɹˈɪpʃən ˌaktɪvˈeɪʃənz], \t_ɹ_a_n_s_k_ɹ_ˈɪ_p_ʃ_ə_n ˌa_k_t_ɪ_v_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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Increased rate of gene expression directed by either viral or cellular proteins. These regulatory factors (diffusible gene products) act in trans -- that is, act on homologous or heterologous molecules of DNA. (Cis-acting factors act only on homologous molecules.)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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