RNA polymerase III promoter clearance

Term ID

GO:0001110

Synonyms

• promoter clearance from RNA polymerase III promoter

Definition

A process that mediates the transition from the initiation to the elongation phases of transcription by RNA polymerase III, 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.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO