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Random Prime Labeling of DNA Probes with Fluorescein-Tagged Nucleotides

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The selection of an appropriate labeling reagent for a particular experiment, for the most part, depends on the sensitivity and resolution required. For maximum sensitivity in membrane hybridization, a radioactive label is often the label of choice.

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Harvey, B.M., Wheeler, C.B., Cunningham, M.W. (2000). Random Prime Labeling of DNA Probes with Fluorescein-Tagged Nucleotides. In: Rapley, R. (eds) The Nucleic Acid Protocols Handbook. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-038-1:149

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