Comparison of different DNA staining methods in the comet assay
Single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE, comet assay) is a sensitive technique for measuring DNA damage at the level of an individual cell (Collins, A.R. 2013). A fluorescent dye commonly used for visualisation of DNA damage is the intercalating agent ethidium bromide. However, ethidium bromide is tho...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Genetics |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/conf.fgene.2015.01.00007/full |