《英文msh词典》Footprints,DNA
[同义词] Footprints,DNA
[主题词] DNA Footprinting
[中文释义] 足纹法,DNA
[英文释义] A method for determining the sequence specificity of DNA-binding proteins. DNA footprinting utilizes a DNA damaging agent (either a chemical reagent or a nuclease) which cleaves DNA at every base pair. DNA cleavage is inhibited where the ligand binds to DNA. (from Rieger et al.,Glossary of Genetics: Classical and Molecular,5th ed)