The obstacle race of transcription (IMAGE)

University of Würzburg

The obstacle race of transcription

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You can imagine transcription as an obstacle race in which the RNA polymerase has to overcome a number of hurdles. It is particularly difficult for it if the "rider" - the protein SPT6 - is missing.

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Sandy Westermann

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