Talk:Enhancer (genetics)
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It would appear from the current description of enhancers that they aren't absolutely necessary for transcription of some genes. Now, I don't claim to be an expert, but having recently taken several classes covering genetics, I was left with the impression that some genes will simply not be expressed without the proper enhancers. Strictly speaking, transcription just needs a promoter region and the right machinery; on the other hand, that machinery needs to be recruited.
What I'm trying to say is that I think something more specific about levels of transcription should be added to this page. I am not qualified to do this. Taingalls (talk) 19:23, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
