ScienceAugust 6, 2026

transposase

tranz-po-SAYS

Definition

An enzyme that catalyzes the process of transposition, where a specific segment of DNA is moved from one location to another within a genome.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'transposon' (a genetic sequence capable of moving positions) plus the suffix '-ase', which is standard nomenclature used in biochemistry to identify enzymes.

In the news

The article mentions this term as part of the name for a specific biological assay (ATAC) used in 10x Genomics' technology, which helps researchers analyze genetic material.

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