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SCT246 BioTracker BioCyTASQ G-Quadruplex (G4) Cell Probe

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Description
Catalogue NumberSCT246
DescriptionBioTracker BioCyTASQ G-Quadruplex (G4) Cell Probe
Alternate Names
  • G4 probe
  • G quadruplex probe
  • Live Cell Imaging Probe
  • G4 ligand
  • G4 tetrad probe
Background InformationG-quadruplexes are four-stranded structures comprising stacked G tetrads (G4) formed within certain guanine-rich nucleic acid sequences. G-quadruplexes are enriched in open chromatin regions but are also present in the nucleolus and cytoplasm. The formation of G4 structures is dynamic and cell-type specific, suggestive of interaction with transcription factors and other proteins. For this reason G-quadruplexes have garnered intense interest for their potential role in transcriptional regulation.

The BioTracker™ BioCyTASQ G-quadruplex G4 cell probe is optimized for detection of G-quadruplexes. BioCyTASQ utilizes the template-assembled synthetic G-quartets (TASQ) concept as a biomimetic ligand for G-quadruplexes, a design which results in high specificity for folded G4.

References
1. Nat. Chem. 2021, 13(7): 626-633
2. ACS Chem Biol. 2021, 16(5): 905-914
References
Product Information
Detection methodFluorescence
FormatLyophilized solid
PresentationLyophilized. White solid.
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
ApplicationBioCyTASQ detects ribosomal RNA associated with perinuclear rough ER regions. BioCyTASQ is suitable for G4 capture pull-down assays as well as cellular imaging.2 BioCyTASQ G4 probe is not recommended for live-cell imaging applications. The biotinylated BioTracker BioCyTASQ G-quadruplex G4 cell probe makes is a powerful tool for biochemical and cellular analysis of G4 by fluorescent detection when used with a fluorescent streptavidin.
Key Applications
  • RNA Detection
  • DNA-binding Proteins
  • Nucleic Acid Purification and Concentration
Application NotesFluorescent detection of nucleic acid G4 quadruplexes in cells and tissues
Biological Information
Molecular Weight968 g/mol
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Quality Assurance
Purity: ≥ 98% confirmed by HPLC, HNMR, LC-MS and elemental analysis.
Usage Statement
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsStore BioTracker™ BioCyTASQ G-quadruplex G4 cell probe at -20°C, desiccated and protected from light
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Material Size1 mg
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Catalogue Number GTIN
SCT246 04065268798782