A "cleavage site" refers to a specific location or area on a molecule, usually a protein or DNA, where it can be cut or divided into two smaller pieces. Full definition
The Multibasic Cleavage Site in H5N1 Virus Is Critical for Systemic Spread along the Olfactory and Hematogenous Routes in Ferrets (pnas.org)
Sequence logos were obtained via WebLogo using DNA sequences at in vitro cleavage sites identified by Digenomeseq. (sciencedaily.com)
The research team identified hundreds of DROSHA cleavage sites on pri - miRNAs, including new information not found even in the world's largest miRNA database, miRBase. (sciencedaily.com)