SspI

SspI cuts DNA at AATATT, leaving blunt ends. Its 6 bp site occurs about once every 4,096 bp of random sequence.

Recognition & cut site

AAT^ATT

Properties

Recognition site
AATATT
Cut site
AAT^ATT
Ends produced
blunt
Overhang
Site length
6 bp
Cuts on average
1 / 4,096 bp
Palindromic
Yes
Cuts within site
Yes (type II)

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Related enzymes

Isoschizomers

same site, same cut

None known.

Neoschizomers

same site, different cut position

None known.

Compatible ends

different site, matching overhang

None known.