SINE_element [SO_0000206]
A repetitive element, a few hundred base pairs long, that is dispersed throughout the genome. A common human SINE is the Alu element.
SINE_element
ID: SO_0000206
Class
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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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Short interspersed nuclear element | exact synonym | |
| Short interspersed element | exact synonym | |
| SINE element | exact synonym |
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