Locus Control Region
Synonyms
Control Region, Locus
Control Regions, Locus
Locus Control Regions
Region, Locus Control
Regions, Locus Control
A regulatory region first identified in the human beta-globin locus but subsequently found in other loci. The region is believed to regulate GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION by opening and remodeling CHROMATIN structure. It may also have enhancer activity.