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What are the default parameters used by ClustalW?

When "def" values are used, we let ClustalW (1.82) use its own default values:

  • DNA Gap Open Penalty = 15.0
  • DNA Gap Extension Penalty = 6.66
  • DNA Matrix = Identity
  • Protein Gap Open Penalty = 10.0
  • Protein Gap Extension Penalty = 0.2
  • Protein matrix = Gonnet
  • Protein/DNA ENDGAP = -1
  • Protein/DNA GAPDIST = 4

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