RAP80 Proteins and Enzymes

The activation of gene transcription is a multistep process that is triggered by factors that recognize transcriptional enhancer sites in DNA. These factors work with co-activators to direct transcriptional initiation by the RNA polymerase II apparatus. TRAP80 is a subunit of the CRSP (cofactor required for SP1 activation) complex, which, along with TFIID, is required for efficient activation by SP1. TRAP80 is also a component of other multisubunit complexes e.g. thyroid hormone receptor-(TR-) ...