Analysis of the promoter regions of the genes encoding the steroid hydroxylases has led to the identification of cAMP-responsive elements, but little is known about the mechanism through which PKA mediates the transcription of these target genes.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Avoid more than one semicolon per sentence EXCEPT when using semicolons to replace commas in a list. (That's when you have a list, and there are commas in the listed items, so you use semicolons where you would normally use commas. Ex: I've been to Miami, Florida; Hollywood, California; and New York, New York.)
Rule 2. Use a semicolon before such words and terms as namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., for instance, etc., when they introduce a complete sentence. It is also preferable to use a comma after these words and terms. Example: Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. Rule 3. Use a semicolon to separate units of a series when one or more of the units contain commas.