Silencer (DNA)

Silencer (DNA)

In genetics a silencer is a DNA sequence capable of binding transcription regulation factors termed repressors. Upon binding, RNA polymerase is prevented from initiating transcription thus decreasing or fully suppressing RNA synthesis.

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