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SalI Recognition Site


SalI at a glance

5' G|TCGAC 3'
3' CAGCT|G 5'
Recognition site5'-GTCGAC-3'
CutG^TCGAC
Endsa 4-base 5' overhang (TCGA)
Expected frequencyabout once every 4,096 bp in random DNA
Compatible endsXhoI

How to find SalI sites in a sequence

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

Frequently asked questions

What sequence does SalI cut?

SalI recognizes GTCGAC (written 5' to 3') and cuts the top strand at G^TCGAC.

Does SalI leave sticky or blunt ends?

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

Which enzymes leave ends compatible with SalI?

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

How often does SalI cut?

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

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