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SINE_element

Term ID
SO:0000206
Synonyms
  • Short interspersed element
  • Short interspersed nuclear element
  • SINE element
Definition
A repetitive element, a few hundred base pairs long, that is dispersed throughout the genome. A common human SINE is the Alu element.
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