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What is a nucleus localized transcription factor and what is its function?

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What role do transcription factors play in gene structure and function?

Transcription factors are proteins that bind to the upstream regulatory elements of genes in the promoter and enhancer regions of DNA and stimulate or inhibit gene expression and protein synthesis. They play critical roles in embryogenesis and development

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