TATA_box [SO_0000174]

A conserved AT-rich septamer found about 25-bp before the start point of many eukaryotic RNA polymerase II transcript units; may be involved in positioning the enzyme for correct initiation; consensus=TATA(A|T)A(A|T).
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TATA_box

ID: SO_0000174

Class

A conserved AT-rich septamer found about 25-bp before the start point of many eukaryotic RNA polymerase II transcript units; may be involved in positioning the enzyme for correct initiation; consensus=TATA(A|T)A(A|T).

Binds TBP.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
INSDC_feature:regulatory broad synonym
Goldstein-Hogness box exact synonym
INSDC_qualifier:TATA_box exact synonym
TATA box exact synonym