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TCT_motif

Term ID
SO:0001959
Synonyms
  • polypyrimidine initiator
  • TCT element
Definition
A cis-regulatory element, conserved sequence YYC+1TTTYY, and spans -2 to +6 relative to +1 TSS. It is present in most ribosomal protein genes in Drosophila and mammals but not in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Resembles the initiator (TCAKTY in Drosophila) but functionally distinct from initiator. 20801935
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