enhancer_blocking_element

Term ID

SO:0002190

Synonyms

• enhancer blocking element
• INSDC_feature:regulatory
• INSDC_qualifier:enhancer_blocking_element
• insulator

Definition

A transcriptional cis regulatory region that when located between an enhancer and a gene's promoter prevents the enhancer from modulating the expression of the gene. Sometimes referred to as an insulator but may not include the barrier function of an insulator.

References

Ontology

Sequence Ontology