SapI

SapI recognizes GCTCTTC and cuts at a fixed distance downstream, leaving a 3-nucleotide overhang set by the flanking DNA.

Recognition & cut site

GCTCTTC(1/4)

Properties

Recognition site
GCTCTTC
Cut site
GCTCTTC(1/4)
Ends produced
5′ overhang
Overhang
variable (3 nt)
Site length
7 bp
Cuts on average
1 / 16,384 bp
Palindromic
No
Cuts within site
No (type IIS)

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Related enzymes

Isoschizomers

same site, same cut
  • BspQI
  • LguI
  • PciSI
  • VpaK32I

Neoschizomers

same site, different cut position

None known.

Compatible ends

different site, matching overhang

None known.