Repressors: These are proteins that suppress the transcription of a gene. They're like red traffic lights stopping vehicles from moving forward.
Inducers: These are molecules that start gene expression. They act like green traffic lights signaling cars to go ahead.
Co-repressors: These are proteins that can increase the activity of repressors. They work similarly to additional traffic signs supporting the main signal given by a red light.
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