AluI

AluI cuts DNA at AGCT, leaving blunt ends. Its 4 bp site occurs about once every 256 bp of random sequence.

Recognition & cut site

AG^CT

Properties

Recognition site
AGCT
Cut site
AG^CT
Ends produced
blunt
Overhang
—
Site length
4 bp
Cuts on average
1 / 256 bp
Palindromic
Yes
Cuts within site
Yes (type II)

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Related enzymes

Isoschizomers

same site, same cut
  • AluBI
  • MltI

Neoschizomers

same site, different cut position

None known.

Compatible ends

different site, matching overhang

None known.