Preferred Label : locus control region;
MeSH definition : A regulatory region first identified in the human beta-globin locus but subsequently
found in other loci. The region is believed to regulate GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION by opening
and remodeling CHROMATIN structure. It may also have enhancer activity.;
MeSH synonym : control regions, locus; regions, locus control; control region, locus; locus control regions; region, locus control;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus control region;
Is substance : O;
Origin ID : D019901;
UMLS CUI : C0525013;
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A regulatory region first identified in the human beta-globin locus but subsequently
found in other loci. The region is believed to regulate GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION by opening
and remodeling CHROMATIN structure. It may also have enhancer activity.