SeqBench

SbfI

CCTGCAGG3′ overhang (4)

SbfI is a 8 bp-recognition restriction enzyme. It runs best in rCutSmart at 37°C.

NEB buffer activity

Buffer% Activity
rNEBuffer 1.175%
rNEBuffer 2.150%
rNEBuffer 3.10%
rCutSmartbest100%
Incubation
37°C
Heat inactivation
65°C, 20 min
Star activity
None
Methylation blocked
CpG

CCTGCAGG. Overlapping Dcm-context / CpG can block; NEB flags CpG.

Find SbfI sites in your own sequence

Paste a sequence below and this scans it for every SbfI recognition site — the same engine behind the full Restriction Sites tool, scoped to just this one enzyme.

Frequently asked questions

What does SbfI recognize?

SbfI recognizes the 8 bp sequence CCTGCAGG (5′→3′), cutting the top strand between position 6 and 7 within the site to leave a 3′ overhang of 4 bases.

What buffer should I use for SbfI?

rCutSmart gives the highest activity (incubate at 37°C).

Does SbfI have star activity?

No documented star activity under standard reaction conditions.

Is SbfI blocked by DNA methylation?

Yes — blocked by CpG methylation. Use methylation-free template (e.g. a dam⁻/dcm⁻ strain) if this matters for your digest.

Can I heat-inactivate SbfI?

Yes — 65°C for 20 minutes.