Major viral transcription factor ICP4

UniProtKB accession:  P08392

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UniProtKB description:  Plays an essential role in the regulation of viral gene expression by both activating and repressing host RNA polymerase II-mediated transcription. Binds with high affinity to the sequence 5'-ATCGTC-3'. Activates transcription by recruiting a form of the host TFIID to promoters and stabilizing the pre-initiation complex formation. Negatively regulates its own transcription. This immediate early (IE) protein is absolutely necessary for the transition from IE transcription to later viral gene transcription.