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US 2012/0070830 A1Published application
Stabilization of ozone-labile fluorescent dyes by thiourea
Assigneelbis Biosciences, Inc.
InventorsMark W. Eshoo, John Picuri
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for stabilization of fluorescent dyes. In particular, the present invention provides buffer systems comprising thiourea to protect against degradation of ozone-labile fluorescent dyes.
Claims26
A composition comprising:
- i) a buffer;
- ii) a fluorescent dye;
- and iii) or more thioureas.
A composition for use with fluorescent dyes comprising:
- i) a buffer and ii) one or more thioureas.
A method for stabilizing fluorescent dyes comprising placing said fluorescent dye in buffer comprising one or more thioureas.
A kit comprising one or more fluorescent dyes and buffer comprising one or more thioureas.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.