matrix_attachment_site

Term ID

SO:0000036

Synonyms

• INSDC_feature:regulatory
• INSDC_qualifier:matrix_attachment_region
• MAR
• matrix association region
• matrix attachment region
• matrix attachment site
• nuclear matrix association region
• nuclear matrix attachment site
• S/MAR
• S/MAR element
• scaffold attachment site
• scaffold matrix attachment region
• SMAR

Definition

A DNA region that is required for the binding of chromatin to the nuclear matrix.

References

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_attachment_site

Ontology

Sequence Ontology