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-	Repressor: the gene product of a gene that acts in trans to negatively regulate the expression of target genes. Repressors are generally DNA binding proteins that bind to negatively acting cis-acting elements such as operators in bacteria.	+	Repressor: a DNA binding protein that binds to negatively acting cis-acting elements such as operators in bacteria to inhibit transcription. Compare to negative regulator.