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Transcriptional Repressor CTCF

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Transcriptional Repressor CTCF Definition

The transcriptional repressor CTCF protein (727 aa, 83 kD) is encoded by the human CTCF gene. This soluble, nuclear protein may play a role in repressing cellular transcription in heterochromatin boundary regions.

Transcriptional Repressor CTCF Synonyms

Transcriptional Repressor CTCF, 11-zinc finger protein, CCCTC binding factor, CTCFL paralog

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