Action of DNA Probes

• Benzimides

  • Hoechst 33342

• Binds to the A-T rich regions in the small groove of DNA

• UV excitation with blue emission

• Red emission if exceed optimal concentration

• Antibiotics

  • Mithramycin, Chromamycin A3
  • Bind the G-C rich regions of DNA

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