What is Silencer Gene?
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In genetics, a silencer is a DNA sequence capable of binding transcription regulation factors, called repressors. DNA contains genes and provides the template to produce messenger RNA (mRNA). That mRNA is then translated into proteins. ... Thus, silencers prevent genes from being expressed as proteins.
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- Transcription factors are proteins that help turn specific genes "on" or "off" by binding to nearby DNA. ... Groups of transcription factor binding sites called enhancers and silencers can turn a gene on/off in specific parts of the body.
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