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Nucleic Acid Probes
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Definition
: Nucleic acid which complements a specific mRNA or DNA molecule, or fragment thereof; used for hybridization studies in order to identify microorganisms and for genetic studies.
GEN: prefer specific DNA & RNA probes; usually no qualif
See Also
Nucleic Acid Hybridization
Examples
Antisense Elements (Genetics)
;
DNA Probes
;
Oligonucleotide Probes
;
RNA Probes
Other names
Probes, Nucleic Acid; Acid Probes, Nucleic
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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pyrrolo-
cytosine
0
*Pyrroles
Cytosine/*analogs & derivatives
Nucleic Acid Probes.
RNA. 2012 Mar;18(3):434-48
pyrrolo-
deoxycytosine
0
Cytosine/*analogs & derivatives
Nucleic Acid Probes.
Nucleic Acids Res 2004;32(4):1539-47