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  • Title: Molecular beacons: nucleic acid hybridization and emerging applications.
    Author: Antony T, Subramaniam V.
    Journal: J Biomol Struct Dyn; 2001 Dec; 19(3):497-504. PubMed ID: 11790147.
    Abstract:
    Molecular beacons (MBs) are a novel class of nucleic acid probes that become fluorescent when bound to a complementary sequence. Because of this characteristic, coupled with the sequence specificity of nucleic acid hybridization and the sensitivity of fluorescence techniques, MBs are very useful probes for a variety of applications requiring the detection of DNA or RNA. We survey various applications of MBs, including the monitoring of DNA triplex formation, and describe recent developments in MB design that enhance their sensitivity.
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