sequence-specific DNA binding

Term ID

GO:0043565

Synonyms

sequence specific DNA binding

Definition

Binding to DNA of a specific nucleotide composition, e.g. GC-rich DNA binding, or with a specific sequence motif or type of DNA e.g. promotor binding or rDNA binding.

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: DNA binding

DNA binding Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: DNA loop anchor binding methyl-CpG binding sequence-specific double-stranded DNA binding sequence-specific single stranded DNA binding telomeric DNA binding ... Show All 6 Terms

DNA loop anchor binding methyl-CpG binding sequence-specific double-stranded DNA binding sequence-specific single stranded DNA binding telomeric DNA binding unmethylated CpG binding Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes