ligand-modulated transcription factor activity [GO_0098531]

A DNA-binding transcription factor activity regulated by binding to a ligand and that modulates the transcription of specific genes and gene sets. Examples include the lac and trp repressors in E.coli and steroid hormone receptors.
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ligand-modulated transcription factor activity

ID: GO_0098531

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A DNA-binding transcription factor activity regulated by binding to a ligand and that modulates the transcription of specific genes and gene sets. Examples include the lac and trp repressors in E.coli and steroid hormone receptors.

For usage guidance, see comment in GO:0003700 ; DNA-binding transcription factor activity.

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Synonym Scope Reference
ligand-activated transcription factor activity narrow synonym
transcription factor activity, direct ligand regulated sequence-specific DNA binding exact synonym
direct ligand regulated sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity exact synonym