Light-triggered polymerase chain reaction

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Jan 28:(4):462-4. doi: 10.1039/b715152g. Epub 2007 Nov 14.

Abstract

Photochemical control of the polymerase chain reaction has been achieved through the incorporation of light-triggered nucleotides into DNA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA Primers
  • Light*
  • Photochemistry
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • DNA