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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
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
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

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