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GO: Cellular Component

ecdysone receptor holocomplex

Term ID
GO:0008230
Synonyms
Definition
A heterodimeric complex containing the products of the insect genes Ecdysone receptor (EcR) and ultraspiracle (usp). Binding of ecdysone promotes association between the two subunits, and the receptor complex then initiates molting and metamorphosis by binding DNA and regulating the transcription of target genes. 14592980
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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