A DNA-binding protein associates physically with DNA. Some recognize selected base patterns, while others preferentially recognize DNA shape, ends or damage. Transcription factors regulate expression, histones organize packaging and repair factors inspect damaged substrates. These roles illustrate why binding alone does not establish a specific regulatory outcome. Sequence selectivity, affinity and cellular occupancy are distinct measurable properties. [ref]
Molecular Biology of the Cell, 4th edition by Bruce Alberts and others. Chapters 4–7, DNA packaging, repair and regulation
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