Term Name:	RNA polymerase II promoter clearance
Synonyms:	promoter clearance from RNA polymerase II promoter, promoter escape from RNA polymerase II promoter, promoter-paused RNA polymerase II release
Definition:	A process that mediates the transition from the initiation to the elongation phases of transcription by RNA polymerase II, generally including a conformational change from the initiation conformation to the elongation conformation. Promoter clearance often involves breaking contact with transcription factors involved only in the initiation phase and making contacts with elongation specific factors.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0001111]    QuickGO    AmiGO