Largest subunit of Drosophila transcription factor IID directs assembly of a complex containing TBP and a coactivator.

Weinzierl, R O; Dynlacht, B D; Tjian, R · Nature · 1993

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The TFIID complex consists of the TATA-binding protein (TBP) and associated factors (TAFs) serving to mediate transcriptional activation by promoter-specific regulators. Here we report the cloning of Drosophila TAFII250 and the assembly of a partial complex containing recombinant TBP, TAFII110 and the C-terminal domain of TAFII250. This triple complex supports Sp1 activation and reveals specific interactions between TAFII250, TBP and TAFII110.

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