MED9

{{Short description|Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens}} {{Infobox_gene}}

'''Mediator complex subunit 9''' ('''Med9''') is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MED9 gene. <ref name="entrez"> {{cite web | title = Entrez Gene: Mediator complex subunit 9 | url = https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/55090 | accessdate = 2018-02-06 }}</ref>

==Function==

The multiprotein Mediator complex is a coactivator required for activation of RNA polymerase II transcription by DNA bound transcription factors. The protein encoded by this gene is thought to be a subunit of the Mediator complex. This gene is located within the Smith–Magenis syndrome region on chromosome 17. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].

== See also == *Mediator

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