5-Me-dC
5-Me-dC stands for 5-methyl deoxycytosine. When inserted in an oligonucleotide, 5-Me-dC increases the stability of the resulting duplex by raising the Tm of 1.3°C per 5-Me-dC residue added. Therefore, 5-Me-dC- modified oligos can hybridize more efficiently to their targets. Use of 5-Me-dC results in:
- Strong-binding PCR primers
- Reduction of inflammatory response when used in antisense oligos rich in CpG motives.
- Allows DNA methylation studies.
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| MW | 303.21 g/mol |
| Extinction coefficient (260 nm) | 5.7 mM-1cm-1 |
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