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Helixyte™ Green ssDNA reagent
Synthetic oligonucleotides are used in several molecular biology techniques, such as DNA sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA amplification, and in situ hybridization. The most commonly used technique for measuring oligonucleotide and single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) concentration is the determination of absorbance at 260 nm (A260). However, absorbance methods suffer significant interferences resulting from various contaminants commonly found in nucleic acid preparations, including nucleotides, double-stranded nucleic acids, and proteins. Helixyte™ Green ssDNA Quantifying Reagent is an excellent alternative for quantifying ssDNA and oligonucleotides with significantly improved sensitivity and selectivity. It is a positively charged fluorescent probe that binds to the hydrophobic pockets of ssDNA and forms a highly luminescent complex through the synergistic actions of stacking, hydrophobic forces, hydrogen bonding, and electrostatic interactions. Helixyte™ Green ssDNA reagent has extremely low inherent fluorescence that is significantly enhanced upon binding to ssDNA. The increased sensitivity of Helixyte™ Green ssDNA over absorbance at 260 nm enables researchers to quantify as little as 100 pg/mL oligonucleotide or ssDNA (~500 pg/mL) with a standard spectrofluorometer and fluorescein excitation and emission wavelengths. As little as 1 ng/mL oligonucleotide or ssDNA can be detected with a fluorescence microplate reader. Helixyte™ Green ssDNA reagent has a wide linear range of detection ranging from 100 pg/mL to 1 μg/mL.
The ssDNA dose response was measured with Helixyte™ Green ssDNA reagent in a 96-well solid black plate.
The ssDNA dose response was measured with Helixyte™ Green ssDNA reagent in a 96-well solid black plate.
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Protocol
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Quantity
176201000 Tests
Price
1762110000 Tests
Price
 
Physical properties
SolventDMSO
Spectral properties
Excitation (nm)498
Emission (nm)519
Storage, safety and handling
H-phraseH303, H313, H333
Hazard symbolXN
Intended useResearch Use Only (RUO)
R-phraseR20, R21, R22
StorageFreeze (< -15 °C); Minimize light exposure
UNSPSC12171501
Instrument settings
Fluorescence microplate reader
Excitation490 nm
Emission525 nm
Cutoff515 nm
Recommended plateSolid black
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