Abstract
The recognition of transcription factor binding sites (TFBSs) is the first step on the way to deciphering the DNA regulatory code. A large variety of computational approaches and corresponding in silico tools for TFBS recognition are available, each having their own advantages and shortcomings. This chapter provides a brief tutorial to assist end users in the application of these tools for functional characterization of genes.
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Oshchepkov, D.Y., Levitsky, V.G. (2011). In Silico Prediction of Transcriptional Factor-Binding Sites. In: Yu, B., Hinchcliffe, M. (eds) In Silico Tools for Gene Discovery. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 760. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-176-5_16
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