SwaI

SwaI cuts DNA at ATTTAAAT, leaving blunt ends. Its 8 bp site occurs about once every 65,536 bp of random sequence.

Recognition and cut site

Blunt ends; no overhang

5′ATTTAAAT3′
3′TAAATTTA5′

Properties

Recognition site
ATTTAAAT
Cut site
ATTT^AAAT
Ends produced
blunt
Overhang
—
Site length
8 bp
Cuts on average
1 / 65,536 bp
Palindromic
Yes
Cuts within site
Yes (type II)

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Related enzymes

Isoschizomers

same site, same cut
  • BstRZ246I
  • BstSWI
  • MspSWI
  • SmiI

Neoschizomers

same site, different cut position

None known.

Compatible ends

different site, matching overhang

None known.