Talk:Are these really transcription factors?

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This may seem rather obvious, but shouldn't we start with a definition of a transcription factor? --Daniel.Stoebel 04:17, 24 March 2008 (CDT)

Good point. Since part of the point is to get human input into the appropriateness of GO annotation, we could use this

"Plays a role in regulating transcription; may bind a promoter or enhancer DNA sequence or interact with a DNA-binding transcription factor."

I think that most, if not all, of those who have already voted are using a definition congruent with that. If not, I hope they will add comments, either on the table, or here.--JimHu 01:14, 12 April 2008 (CDT)