RNA Probes

RNA, usually prepared by transcription from cloned DNA, which complements a specific mRNA or DNA and is generally used for studies of virus genes, distribution of specific RNA in tissues and cells, integration of viral DNA into genomes, transcription, etc. Whereas DNA PROBES are preferred for use at a more macroscopic level for detection of the presence of DNA/RNA from specific species or subspecies, RNA probes are preferred for genetic studies. Conventional labels for the RNA probe include radioisotope labels 32P and 125I and the chemical label biotin. RNA probes may be further divided by category into plus-sense RNA probes, minus-sense RNA probes, and antisense RNA probes.

Year introduced: 1989

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Tree Number(s): D13.444.600.723, D27.505.259.750.600.825, D27.720.470.530.600.825

MeSH Unique ID: D015347

Entry Terms:

• Probes, RNA
• Gene Probes, RNA
• Probes, RNA Gene
• RNA Gene Probes
• RNA Probe
• Probe, RNA

Previous Indexing:

• Nucleic Acid Hybridization (1972-1988)
• RNA, Messenger (1972-1988)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acid Probes
RNA Probes
RNA, Complementary

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals
Molecular Probes
Nucleic Acid Probes
RNA Probes

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Specialty Uses of Chemicals
Laboratory Chemicals
Molecular Probes
Nucleic Acid Probes
RNA Probes
RNA, Complementary