- insertion sequence
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Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture . 2015.
insertion sequence
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Insertion sequence — An insertion sequence (also known as an IS, an insertion sequence element, or an IS element) is a short DNA sequence that acts as a simple transposable element. Insertion sequences have two major characteristics: they are small relative to other… … Wikipedia
Insertion sequence IS1222 ribosomal frameshifting element — The Insertion sequence IS1222 ribosomal frameshifting element is an RNA element found in the insertion sequence IS222. The ribosomal frameshifting element stimulates frameshifting which is known to be required for transposition. [cite journal |… … Wikipedia
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insertion sequence — (in ser shun se kwens) A simple transposon that contains genes only for those enzymes, such as the transposase, that are required for transposition … Dictionary of microbiology
insertion sequence — (= IS elements) Mobile nucleotide sequences that occur naturally in the genomes of bacterial populations. When inserted into bacterial DNA, they inactivate the gene concerned; when they are removed the gene regains its activity. Closely related… … Dictionary of molecular biology
insertion sequence — (IS) a small bacterial transposable element containing only genes that encode transposition functions and having a short run of inverted repeated sequences at each of its termini, it causes duplication of the recipient DNA site into which it… … Medical dictionary
insertion element — Generic term for DNA sequences found in bacteria capable of genome insertion. Postulated to be responsible for site specific phage and plasmid integration. Synonym: insertion sequence … Glossary of Biotechnology
Insertion Cotraductionnelle Des Protéines Membranaires — L insertion cotraductionnelle des protéines membranaires permet l insertion d une protéine dans une membrane au cours de sa traduction. Ce processus permet uniquement à la formation de protéines à hélices α transmembranaires. L insertion… … Wikipédia en Français
Insertion cotraductionnelle des proteines membranaires — Insertion cotraductionnelle des protéines membranaires L insertion cotraductionnelle des protéines membranaires permet l insertion d une protéine dans une membrane au cours de sa traduction. Ce processus permet uniquement à la formation de… … Wikipédia en Français
Insertion — may refer to: *Insertion (anatomy), the point of attachment of a tendon or ligament onto the skeleton or other part of the body *Insertion (genetics), the addition of DNA into a genetic sequence *Insertion loss, in electronics *Insertion sort, a… … Wikipedia
