"loxP" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: By abbreviating "locus of X-over P1" Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} loxP
  1. (biology) A DNA site on the phage P1 genome, with sequence "ATAACTTCGTATANNNTANNNTATACGAAGTTAT" used in genetic engineering. Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: loxP site
    Sense id: en-loxP-en-noun-PrUPU4Vh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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