microsatellite [SO_0000289]

A repeat_region containing repeat_units of 2 to 10 bp repeated in tandem.

microsatellite

ID: SO_0000289

Class

A repeat_region containing repeat_units of 2 to 10 bp repeated in tandem.

A defined feature that includes any type of VNTR or SSLP locus.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
INSDC_feature:repeat_region broad synonym
short tandem repeat exact synonym
microsatellite marker exact synonym
microsatellite locus exact synonym
STR exact synonym //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21126/def-item/A9651/
INSDC_qualifier:microsatellite exact synonym

References