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Propidium

Medical Definition: Quaternary ammonium analog of ethidium; an intercalating dye with a specific affinity to certain forms of DNA and, used as diiodide, to separate them in density gradients; also forms fluorescent complexes with cholinesterase which it inhibits.
Guide Notes: D25-26 qualif
Also Called: Propidium Iodide
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 36015-30-2
Previously Indexed: Ethidium (1974-1978),Phenanthridines (1969-1978)

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