Abstract
The Mediator complex acts as a bridge, conveying regulatory information from enhancers and other control elements to the basal RNA polymerase II transcription machinery. Mediator is required for the regulated transcription of nearly all RNA polymerase II-dependent genes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and post-translational modifications of specific Mediator subunits can affect global patterns of gene transcription.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal*
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Mediator Complex
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Multiprotein Complexes
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Protein Processing, Post-Translational*
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Protein Subunits / genetics
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Protein Subunits / metabolism
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RNA Polymerase II / metabolism
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism*
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / genetics
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / metabolism*
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Trans-Activators / genetics
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Trans-Activators / metabolism
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Transcription, Genetic
Substances
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GAL11 protein, S cerevisiae
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Mediator Complex
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Multiprotein Complexes
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Protein Subunits
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins
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Trans-Activators
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RNA Polymerase II