Cis-acting DNA sequences which can increase transcription of genes. Enhancers can usually function in either orientation and at various distances from a promoter.
Synonyms: Enhancer Element, Genetic, Element, Genetic Enhancer, Elements, Enhancer, Elements, Genetic Enhancer, Enhancer Elements, Enhancer Sequences, Sequences, Enhancer, Enhancer Element, Genetic Enhancer Elements, Enhancer Elements, Genetic, Enhancer Sequence, Genetic Enhancer Element, Element, Enhancer, Sequence, Enhancer
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2009; see ENHANCER ELEMENTS (GENETICS) 1988-2008, see GENES, REGULATOR 1985-1987 ,2009 (1985)
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D004742