《英文msh词典》Promoter (Genetics)
[同义词] Promoter (Genetics)
[主题词] Promoter Regions (Genetics)
[英文释义] DNA sequences which are recognized (directly or indirectly) and bound by a DNA-dependent RNA polymerase during the initiation of transcription. Highly conserved sequences within the promoter include the Pribnow box in bacteria and the TATA BOX in eukaryotes.