| Term Name: | upstream stimulatory factor complex |
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| Synonyms: | USF complex, USF1 homodimer, USF1-USF2 heterodimer, USF2 homodimer |
| Definition: | A protein complex capable of sequence-specific DNA binding RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity through binding to a symmetrical DNA sequence (E-boxes) (5'-CACGTG-3'). Found in a variety of viral and cellular promoters. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990378] QuickGO AmiGO |