RNA polymerase II promoter clearance

Term ID

GO:0001111

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. (3)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO