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DNA Footprinting  

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Entry terms

  • DNA Footprint
  • DNA Footprints
  • Footprint, DNA
  • Footprints, DNA

Note

  • DNA FINGERPRINTING is available

Scope note

  • A method for determining the sequence specificity of DNA-binding proteins. DNA footprinting utilizes a DNA damaging agent (either a chemical reagent or a nuclease) which cleaves DNA at every base pair. DNA cleavage is inhibited where the ligand binds to DNA. (from Rieger et al., Glossary of Genetics: Classical and Molecular, 5th ed)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018983

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