Chromatin Remodeling Factor

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Biologically Active Substance

**Definition:** The proteins or protein complexes that can either activate or silence gene transcription through their ability to modify the architecture of chromatin. These factors alter the accessibility of DNA to those factors that are required for gene transcription.

**Synonyms:** - Chromatin Remodeling Complex - Chromatin Remodeling Protein