loxP

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A DNA site on the phage P1 genome, with sequence "ATAACTTCGTATANNNTANNNTATACGAAGTTAT" used in genetic engineering.

Word forms

loxP

Etymology

By abbreviating "locus of X-over P1"

Derived words

loxP site
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