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Table 1 Definition of Perfect Seed Match

From: Improving performance of mammalian microRNA target prediction

Seed Match Type

Description

6mer

If p2 ~ p7 W-C complement.

7mer-A1

If p2 ~ p7 W-C complement, q1 is A.

7mer-m1

If p1 ~ p7 W-C complement.

7mer-m8

If p2 ~ p8 W-C complement.

8mer-A1

If p2 ~ p8 W-C complement, q1 is A.

8mer-m8

If p1 ~ p8 W-C complement.