The advent of 33P nucleotide triphosphates has widened the options available for labelling nucleic acids. Choosing the most appropriate label requires a careful consideration of experimental needs and circumstances.
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Evans, M., Read, C. 32p 33p and 35S: selecting a label for nucleic acid analysis. Nature 358, 520–521 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1038/358520a0
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