Oligo (Noun)
Meaning
(biochemistry) a polynucleotide whose molecules contain relatively few nucleotides.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The oligo was synthesized to be complementary to a specific region of the target gene, allowing for precise binding and regulation of expression.
- Researchers used an oligo as a primer to initiate PCR amplification of the desired DNA sequence.
- The oligo probe was labeled with a fluorescent tag to enable detection of the target RNA molecule in the sample.
- In the laboratory, scientists designed and synthesized a custom oligo to serve as a molecular beacon for detecting specific mutations.
- The oligo was designed to be a antisense molecule, binding to the target mRNA and preventing its translation into protein.