promoter clearance during DNA-templated transcription

Term ID

GO:0001109

Synonyms

• promoter clearance during DNA-dependent transcription
• promoter clearance from bacterial-type RNA polymerase promoter
• promoter escape

Definition

Any process involved in the transition from the initiation to the elongation phases of transcription by a DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, 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. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO