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PvuI Recognition Site


PvuI at a glance

5' CGAT|CG 3'
3' GC|TAGC 5'
Recognition site5'-CGATCG-3'
CutCGAT^CG
Endsa 2-base 3' overhang (AT)
Expected frequencyabout once every 4,096 bp in random DNA
Compatible endsPacI

How to find PvuI sites in a sequence

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

Frequently asked questions

What sequence does PvuI cut?

PvuI recognizes CGATCG (written 5' to 3') and cuts the top strand at CGAT^CG.

Does PvuI leave sticky or blunt ends?

Sticky ends: a 2-base 3' overhang (AT).

Which enzymes leave ends compatible with PvuI?

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

How often does PvuI cut?

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

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