Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
transcription factor, binding site identification, mathematical algorithms
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Statistics
Abstract
The purpose of our research project was, originally, first to identify the likely binding sites of the Estrogen Receptor transcription factor, and second to identify likely co-factors that interact with Estrogen Receptor in the binding process. We planned to do this using a computational algorithm which scanned sequences of DNA, and by utilizing the position weight matrices of many transcription factors, statistically identify likely binding sites and co-factors.
Recommended Citation
Rogerson, Colin and Johnson, Dr. W. Evan
(2013)
"Transcription Factor Binding Site Identification Using Mathematical Algorithms,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2807.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2807