The Tata Binding Protein (TBP) is a crucial component in the transcription initiation process in eukaryotic cells. It is a subunit of the transcription factor IID (TFIID) complex that binds specifically to the TATA box, a DNA sequence found in the promoter region of many genes. This binding is essential for the recruitment of RNA polymerase II and other transcription factors, thereby facilitating the transcription of genetic information from DNA to RNA.
