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MED18

Protein-coding gene in humans

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Mediator complex subunit 18 (Med18) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MED18 gene.

01Function

Med18 is a component of the Mediator complex, which is a coactivator for DNA-binding factors that activate transcription via RNA polymerase II.

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