X_element_combinatorial_repeat [SO_0001484]

X_element_combinatorial_repeat

ID: SO_0001484

Class

An X element combinatorial repeat is a repeat region located between the X element and the telomere or adjacent Y' element.

X element combinatorial repeats contain Tbf1p binding sites, and possible functions include a role in telomerase-independent telomere maintenance via recombination or as a barrier against transcriptional silencing. These are usually present as a combination of one or more of several types of smaller elements (designated A, B, C, or D). This term was requested 2009-10-16 by Michel Dumontier, tracker id 2880747.

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Classification

repeat_region

Relationships

is part of: telomere

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
INSDC_feature:repeat_region	broad synonym
X element combinatorial repeat	exact synonym
INSDC_qualifier:x_element_combinatorial_repeat	exact synonym