Molecular beacon DNA probes and their bioanalytical applications.

Appl Spectrosc

Center for Research at the Bio/Nano Interface, Department of Chemistry and McKnight Brain Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611-7200, USA.

Published: September 2004

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