“…1, A (lanes 2, and 4) and B (lane 6)) was ascribed to the Ebox neuro and to basic helix-loop-helix factors (25). Prior work indicated that the NurRE and the cognate Nur factors contribute to basal activity as well as to POMC promoter responsiveness to the hypothalamic hormone CRH (5, 7), whereas the Ebox neuro contributes to basal activity (26,27).…”