Enzyme-catalysed reaction for long-term fluorescent observation of single DNA molecules

Takao Yasui, Koki Motoyama, Noritada Kaji, Manabu Tokeshi, Yoshinobu Baba

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Abstract

The technical development of long-term fluorescent observation of single DNA molecules is central to fields ranging from molecular biological detection to understanding the physical properties of them under a microscope. Here, we address this challenge using protocatechuic acid and protocatechuate-3,4- dioxygenase (PADase) and demonstrate fluorescent lifetimes of dyed single DNA molecules of 150-180 s, three times longer than those without any treatments.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3237-3240
Number of pages4
JournalRSC Advances
Volume3
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 14 2013
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Chemical Engineering(all)

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