CCNC Antibodies

Target Information

Component of the Mediator complex, a coactivator involved in regulated gene transcription of nearly all RNA polymerase II-dependent genes. Mediator functions as a bridge to convey information from gene-specific regulatory proteins to the basal RNA polymerase II transcription machinery. Mediator is recruited to promoters by direct interactions with regulatory proteins and serves as a scaffold for the assembly of a functional preinitiation complex with RNA polymerase II and the general transcription factors. Binds to and activates cyclin-dependent kinase CDK8 that phosphorylates the CTD (C-terminal domain) of the large subunit of RNA polymerase II (RNAp II), which may inhibit the formation of a transcription initiation complex. Belongs to the cyclin family. Cyclin C subfamily. Highest levels in pancreas. High levels in heart, liver, skeletal muscle and kidney. Low levels in brain. 2 alternatively spliced human isoforms have been reported. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.

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