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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > transcription factors > interferon regulatory factors
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > transcription factors > interferon regulatory factors
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > transcription factors > interferon regulatory factors
Preferred Term:

interferon regulatory factors

Definition:
A family of transcription factors that share an N-terminal helix-turn-helix motif and bind interferon-inducible promoters to control gene expression. IRF proteins bind specific DNA sequences such as interferon-stimulated response elements, interferon regulatory elements, and the interferon consensus sequence.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
transcription factors
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/215223
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