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DNA/RNA Fluorescence Imaging by Synthetic Nucleic Acids

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Advanced Imaging and Bio Techniques for Convergence Science

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 1310))

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Fluorescence imaging of nucleic acids is a key technology needed to understand gene expression and the resulting changes in cellular function. This chapter focuses on sequence-specific fluorescence imaging of nucleic acids in cells using fluorescent nucleic acids. The design and preparation of fluorescent nucleic acids and their application to fluorescence imaging of intracellular nucleic acids are introduced.

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Okamoto, A. (2021). DNA/RNA Fluorescence Imaging by Synthetic Nucleic Acids. In: Kim, J.K., Kim, J.K., Pack, CG. (eds) Advanced Imaging and Bio Techniques for Convergence Science. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1310. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6064-8_17

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