Sigma Factor

A protein which is a subunit of RNA polymerase. It effects initiation of specific RNA chains from DNA.

Year introduced: 1991(1977)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.930.800

MeSH Unique ID: D012808

Entry Terms:

• Factor, Sigma
• Sigma Element
• Sigma Initiation Factor
• Factor, Sigma Initiation
• Initiation Factor, Sigma
• Sigma Subunit
• Subunit, Sigma
• Minor Sigma Factor
• Sigma Factor, Minor
• RNA Polymerase Sigma Factor H

Previous Indexing:

• Bacterial Proteins (1973-1976)
• Proteins (1966-1976)
• Transcription, Genetic (1973-1976)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Transcription Factors
Sigma Factor