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GO: Molecular Function

transcription antitermination factor activity, RNA binding

Term ID
GO:0001072
Synonyms
  • RNA binding transcription antitermination factor activity
Definition
Binds to RNA, typically within the nascent RNA transcript, to promote readthrough of a transcription termination site and thus extending the length of the RNA transcript produced. Examples of antitermination factors which bind the nascent RNA include the lambda N protein and the HIV-1 tat protein. 8332211
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Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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