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Transcription Factors MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Transcription Factors
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.930
Unique ID
D014157
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014157
Annotation
in genetic transcription; /‌biosyn /‌physiol permitted; regulatory proteins go here or under REPRESSOR PROTEINS or VIRAL REGULATORY PROTEINS
Scope Note
Endogenous substances, usually proteins, which are effective in the initiation, stimulation, or termination of the genetic transcription process.
Entry Term(s)
Transcription Factor
Registry Numbers
0
NLM Classification #
QU 55.97
Previous Indexing
Bacterial Proteins (1973-1976)
Proteins (1966-1976)
Transcription, Genetic (1973-1976)
See Also
Trans-Activators
Public MeSH Note
77
History Note
77
Date Introduced
1977/01/01
Last Updated
2005/06/30
Transcription Factors Preferred
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