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AgeI Recognition Site


AgeI at a glance

5' A|CCGGT 3'
3' TGGCC|A 5'
Recognition site5'-ACCGGT-3'
CutA^CCGGT
Endsa 4-base 5' overhang (CCGG)
Expected frequencyabout once every 4,096 bp in random DNA
Compatible endsXmaI

How to find AgeI sites in a sequence

  1. Paste a DNA sequence or FASTA record into the box above. AgeI is already entered under Only these enzymes.
  2. Tick Circular DNA for a plasmid, so a site that spans the end and the start is found.
  3. The map marks each AgeI cut with its position. Copy or download the output below it.

Frequently asked questions

What sequence does AgeI cut?

AgeI recognizes ACCGGT (written 5' to 3') and cuts the top strand at A^CCGGT.

Does AgeI leave sticky or blunt ends?

Sticky ends: a 4-base 5' overhang (CCGG).

Which enzymes leave ends compatible with AgeI?

XmaI. Their overhangs are the same, so the ends can be ligated to each other.

How often does AgeI cut?

A site like ACCGGT turns up about once every 4,096 bp in random DNA. Real sequences vary, so check yours above.

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