FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term matrix_attachment_site ID (Ontology) SO:0000036 (Sequence Ontology)
Definition A DNA region that is required for the binding of chromatin to the nuclear matrix.
Also Known As "INSDC_qualifier:matrix_attachment_region" ; "MAR" ; "matrix association region" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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  chromosome_part
   |__chromosomal_regulatory_element
       |__matrix_attachment_site
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Is a chromosomal_regulatory_element
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Synonyms
  • "INSDC_feature:regulatory" BROAD
    "INSDC_qualifier:matrix_attachment_region" EXACT
    "MAR" EXACT
    "matrix association region" EXACT
    "matrix attachment region" EXACT
    "matrix attachment site" EXACT
    "nuclear matrix association region" EXACT
    "nuclear matrix attachment site" EXACT
    "S/MAR" EXACT
    "S/MAR element" RELATED
    "scaffold attachment site" EXACT
    "scaffold matrix attachment region" EXACT
    "SMAR" EXACT
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