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RNA polymerase II intronic transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Binding to an RNA polymerase II intronic DNA sequence that regulates the transcription of the transcript it is contained within. [GOC:txnOH]

RNA polymerase II intronic transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding is a critical process in gene regulation. Introns, non-coding sequences within genes, play a significant role in modulating gene expression. Intronic regions can harbor regulatory elements that influence the efficiency of transcription initiation, elongation, and termination. RNA polymerase II (RNAP II), the primary enzyme responsible for transcribing protein-coding genes, interacts with specific DNA sequences within introns to regulate these processes. These intronic regulatory elements can be either positive or negative in their effect on transcription, acting as enhancers or silencers, respectively. RNAP II binds to these elements through a complex interplay of transcription factors and co-factors. These proteins recognize specific DNA sequences within the intronic regions and recruit RNAP II to the promoter region, thus influencing the rate of transcription initiation. Furthermore, RNAP II can also interact with intronic regulatory elements during elongation, potentially influencing the efficiency of transcription through the gene. In addition to its role in transcription initiation and elongation, RNAP II can also interact with intronic regulatory elements that influence pre-mRNA processing, including splicing and polyadenylation. Therefore, RNA polymerase II intronic transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding is a multifaceted process that plays a pivotal role in the regulation of gene expression. It is essential for proper gene expression and is involved in a variety of cellular processes.'
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Proteins (2)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase SMYD3A histone-lysine N-methyltransferase SMYD3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9H7B4]Homo sapiens (human)
Heat shock factor protein 1A heat shock factor protein 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q00613]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (13)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
zm 336372N-(5-(3-dimethylaminobenzamido)-2-methylphenyl)-4-hydroxybenzamide: an inhibitor of c-Raf; activates Raf-1; structure in first sourcebenzamides
celastrolmonocarboxylic acid;
pentacyclic triterpenoid
anti-inflammatory drug;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
metabolite
quercetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
pentahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
Aurora kinase inhibitor;
chelator;
EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
protein kinase inhibitor;
radical scavenger
scutellareinscutellarein : Flavone substituted with hydroxy groups at C-4', -5, -6 and -7.

scutellarein: aglycone of scutellarin from Scutellaria baicalensis; carthamidin is 2S isomer of scutellarein; do not confuse with isoscutellarein and/or isocarthamidin which are respective regioisomers, or with the scutelarin protein
tetrahydroxyflavonemetabolite
chir-265aromatic ether
az-628AZ-628: a multikinase inhibitor; structure in first sourcebenzamides
GDC-0879indanes;
ketoxime;
primary alcohol;
pyrazoles;
pyridines
antineoplastic agent;
B-Raf inhibitor
az 505AZ 505: an SMYD2 inhibitor; structure in first source
plx4032aromatic ketone;
difluorobenzene;
monochlorobenzenes;
pyrrolopyridine;
sulfonamide
antineoplastic agent;
B-Raf inhibitor
dabrafenib1,3-thiazoles;
aminopyrimidine;
organofluorine compound;
sulfonamide
anticoronaviral agent;
antineoplastic agent;
B-Raf inhibitor
tak-632TAK-632 : A member of the class of benzothiazoles that is 1,3-benzothiazole substituted by (cyclopropanecarbonyl)amino, 4-fluoro-3-{2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acetamido}phenoxy, and cyano groups at positions 2, 6 and 7, respectively. It is a potent pan-RAF inhibitor with IC50 of 1.4, 2.4 and 8.3 nM for CRAF, BRAF(V600E), BRAF(WT), respectively.(trifluoromethyl)benzenes;
aromatic ether;
benzothiazoles;
cyclopropylcarboxamide;
monofluorobenzenes;
nitrile;
secondary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
B-Raf inhibitor;
EC 2.7.11.26 (tau-protein kinase) inhibitor;
necroptosis inhibitor
dinaciclibpyrazolopyrimidine
n2-(1h-indazole-5-yl)-n6-methyl-3-nitropyridine-2,6-diamineKRIBB11 : A member of the class of indazoles that is 1H-indazole substituted by a [6-(methylamino)-3-nitropyridin-2-yl]amino group at position 5. It is an inhibitor of heat shock factor 1 (IC50 = 1.2muM) and suppresses tumour growth in mouse xenograft models.

N2-(1H-indazole-5-yl)-N6-methyl-3-nitropyridine-2,6-diamine: a heat shock factor 1 antagonist; structure in first source