proximal_promoter_element

Term ID

SO:0001668

Synonyms

• proximal promoter element
• specific transcription factor binding site

Definition

DNA segment that ranges from about -250 to -40 relative to +1 of RNA transcription start site, where sequence specific DNA-binding transcription factors binds, such as Sp1, CTF (CCAAT-binding transcription factor), and CBF (CCAAT-box binding factor). (2)

References

Ontology

Sequence Ontology