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Keyword Sigma factor

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DefinitionInitiation factors that bind to bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerases and promote attachment to specific initiation sites on DNA. Following attachment, the sigma factor is released.
CategoryMolecular function
GOsigma factor activity [ GO:0016987 ]
GOregulation of transcription, DNA-dependent [ GO:0006355 ]
GraphicalTranscriptionTranscription regulationBiological processSigma factorMolecular function
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BroaderTranscription regulation