"X-junction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: X-junctions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} X-junction (plural X-junctions)
  1. (genetics) A non-linear strand of DNA where certain cruciform binding proteins can compete for binding. Categories (topical): Genetics

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