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Dyes designed for high sensitivity detection of double-stranded DNA

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OSTI ID:672559

Novel fluorescent dyes are provided, characterized by having a fluorophore joined to a cationic chain. The dyes are found to provide for high enhancement upon binding to nucleic acid and have strong binding affinities to the nucleic acid, as compared to the fluorophore without the polycationic chain. The dyes find use in detection of dsDNA in gel electrophoresis and solution at substantially higher sensitivities using substantially less dye. 10 figs.

Research Organization:
University of California
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-91ER61125
Assignee:
Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,783,687/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-708,666
OSTI ID:
672559
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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