Biotin-16-dCTP is a biotinylated deoxycytidine triphosphate that serves as an important DNA labeling substrate. Biotin-16-dCTP can be enzymatically incorporated into the 3 end of DNA probes via terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase, forming a 1-3 nucleotide-long tail to achieve biotinylation of the probes. Biotin-16-dCTP enhances chemiluminescent detection of low-abundance targets such as specific tRNA isoacceptors through Northern blotting. Biotin-16-dCTP can also replace conventional dCTP to be integrated into single-stranded DNA generated by asymmetric polymerase chain reaction, which is applicable for bioconjugation or pull-down assays. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles of Biotin-16-dCTP should be avoided to prevent degradation of its function for probe biotinylation[1][2][3].
Molecular Weight:
944.78
Purity:
92.72
CAS Number:
[2567941-52-8]
Formula:
C32H51N8O17P3S
Target:
DNA Stain,DNA/RNA Synthesis
Application Notes:
MCE Product type: Reference compound1
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