Locus Control Region

**Definition:** A regulatory region first identified in the human beta-globin locus but subsequently found in other loci. The region is believed to regulate GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION by opening and remodeling CHROMATIN structure. It may also have enhancer activity.

**Tree numbers:** - G02.111.570.080.689.450 - G05.360.080.689.450 - G05.360.340.024.380.249