MseI

MseI cuts DNA at TTAA, leaving a 2-nucleotide 5′ overhang (TA). Its 4 bp site occurs about once every 256 bp of random sequence.

Recognition & cut site

T^TAA

Properties

Recognition site
TTAA
Cut site
T^TAA
Ends produced
5′ overhang
Overhang
TA (2 nt)
Site length
4 bp
Cuts on average
1 / 256 bp
Palindromic
Yes
Cuts within site
Yes (type II)

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Related enzymes

Isoschizomers

same site, same cut
  • SaqAI
  • Tru1I
  • Tru9I

Neoschizomers

same site, different cut position

None known.

Compatible ends

different site, matching overhang
  • bfai
  • ndei
  • AseI
  • AsnI
  • BpoAI
  • Csp6I
  • CviQI
  • CviRII
  • FauNDI
  • FgoI
  • FspBI
  • MaeI
  • MthZI
  • PfaAII
  • PshBI
  • RmaI
  • RsaNI
  • Sru4DI
  • SspMI
  • VspI
  • XspI