ENHANCER


Meaning of ENHANCER in English

n.

Pronunciation: in- ' han(t)-s ə r, en-

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : one that enhances

2 : a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by preferentially increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule

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