Laser-induced fluorescence technique for DNA and proteins separated by capillary electrophoresis

Yang Wei Lin, Tai Chia Chiu, Huan Tsung Chang*

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Abstract

Recent developments in capillary electrophoresis (CE) in conjunction with laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) using long-wavelength (maximum excitation wavelength>500 nm) dyes are reviewed. These dyes are particularly of interest when conducting the analyses of biopolymers by CE-LIF using He-Ne lasers. These systems are benefited from low background, low costs, easy maintenance, and compactness. Derivatizations of DNA and proteins with fluorescent or nonfluorescent chemicals can be carried out prior to, during, or after separations. With the advantages of sensitivity, rapidity, and high efficiency, the applications of CE-LIF to the analysis of polymerase chain reaction products, DNA sequencing, trace analysis of proteins, and single cell analysis have been presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-48
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Chromatography B: Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences
Volume793
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 05 08 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • DNA
  • Proteins
  • Reviews

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