Types | DnaRegion
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Roles | Coding
CDS
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Sequences | BBa_K200004_sequence (Version 1)
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Description
The methylase encoded by the dam gene (Dam methylase) transfers a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine to the N6 position of the adenine residues in the sequence GATC. When methylation occurs in the recognition site of a particular group of restriction endonuclease including MboI, this protects the DNA from cleavage.
Notes
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Source
This is one of three site-specific DNA methylases found in most laboratory strains of E. coli.