The Sox2 transcription factor binds RNA

Some transcription factors have been proposed to functionally interact with RNA to facilitate proper regulation of gene expression. Here the authors demonstrate that human Sox2 interact directly and with high affinity to RNAs through its HMG DNA-binding domain.

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Main Authors: Zachariah E. Holmes, Desmond J. Hamilton, Taeyoung Hwang, Nicholas V. Parsonnet, John L. Rinn, Deborah S. Wuttke, Robert T. Batey
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b2a71949f809466bb1ecf7371b1026f2
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Summary:Some transcription factors have been proposed to functionally interact with RNA to facilitate proper regulation of gene expression. Here the authors demonstrate that human Sox2 interact directly and with high affinity to RNAs through its HMG DNA-binding domain.