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PAR (transcription factor)

Introduction

PAR is a transcription factor of the 1 Superclass of Basic Domains (Basic-helix-loop-helix).

Types

Types

Par1 promotes DNA transcription from the insulin gene^[1] !! binding transcription factors^[1]

References

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Unless else specified in boxes then ref is: Melloul et al., Diabetologica, 45, 309-326, year 2002. Regulation of insulin gene transcription