inversion_site [SO_0000948]
A region specifically recognised by a recombinase, which inverts the region flanked by a pair of sites.
inversion_site
ID: SO_0000948
Class
A region specifically recognised by a recombinase, which inverts the region flanked by a pair of sites.
A target region for site-specific inversion of a DNA region and which carries binding sites for a site-specific recombinase and accessory proteins as well as the site for specific cleavage by the recombinase.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| inversion site | exact synonym |
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