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High-throughput Physical Mapping of Chromosomes using Automated in situ Hybridization
Published on: June 28, 2012
[In situ hybridization in human genome mapping]
Abstract:
The methodological possibilities of non-radioactive in situ hybridization of nucleic acids and its application for an immediate localization of genes and chromosomes are discussed. The advantages of a non-isotope probe labeling versus a use of radioactive substances are emphasized. Various types of compounds used as a label are distinguished. The principles of use of the above labels and the ways to improve the method in terms of increasing its sensitivity are considered. Some results obtained while using non-radioactive labelled probes are reported. It is shown promising to use this method for molecular-genetic analysis of DNA polymorphism in human genome.
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