transactivation
(trans-ac-ti-va-tion)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. the process by which the presence of one protein increases the expression of a gene, often through the activation of a transcription factor.
Example Sentence
The scientist studied transactivation to understand how certain genes are expressed in cancer cells.
More Example Sentences
Transactivation plays a crucial role in regulating the activity of specific genes within a cell.
Synonyms
gene activation; transcription enhancement; promoter activation
Antonyms
gene repression; transcription inhibition; gene silencing
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