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AvaI Recognition Site


AvaI at a glance

5' C|YCGRG 3'
3' GRGCY|C 5'
Recognition site5'-CYCGRG-3'
CutC^YCGRG
Endsa 4-base 5' overhang (YCGR)
Expected frequencyabout once every 1,024 bp in random DNA

How to find AvaI sites in a sequence

  1. Paste a DNA sequence or FASTA record into the box above. AvaI 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 AvaI cut with its position. Copy or download the output below it.

Frequently asked questions

What sequence does AvaI cut?

AvaI recognizes CYCGRG (written 5' to 3') and cuts the top strand at C^YCGRG.

Does AvaI leave sticky or blunt ends?

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

How often does AvaI cut?

A site like CYCGRG turns up about once every 1,024 bp in random DNA. Real sequences vary, so check yours above.

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