WRKY转录因子主要结合DNA的W-box序列。然而,一些研究发现,WRKY转录因子也可以与非W-box序列结合,如SURE (sugar responsive)元件和TGAC序列等。但是,这方面的研究还处在起步阶段,并不十分明确。
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