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Trans-Activation (Genetics)
Transcription Activation; Activation, Transcription; Activation, Transcriptional; Activations, Transcription; Activations, Transcriptional; Trans Activation (Genetics); Trans-Activations (Genetics); Transactivations; Transcription Activations
Increased rate of gene expression directed by either viral or cellular proteins. These regulatory factors (diffusible gene products) act in trans -- that is, act on homologous or heterologous molecules of DNA. (Cis-acting factors act only on homologous molecules.)