Coactivators: Interface between Gene-Specific and Basal Transcription Factors

The following sections are included:

• Direct Contacts between Gene-Specific Transcription Factors and RNA Polymerase in Bacteria

• Direct Contacts between Eukaryotic Activators and Eukaryotic RNA Polymerases?

• The Coactivator Concept in Eukaryotic Transcription

• TFIID as a Specific Coactivator Complex

• Tissue-specific TFIID Complexes

• Specialized Coactivator/Activator Systems

• The RNAP_II Holoenzyme Mediator Complex

• General Cofactors. The USA Fraction

• Conclusions

• Research Literature