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Observation of the selective staining of chromosomal DNA in dividing cells using a luminescent terbium(iii) complex

  • Ga Lai Law
  • , Cornelia Man
  • , David Parker*
  • , James W. Walton
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The emission intensity of a monocationic Tb or Eu(iii) complex of a bis(1-azaxanthone) ligand is enhanced in the presence of serum albumin; the lanthanide complex stains dividing cells, allowing visualisation of mitotic chromosomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2391-2393
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume46
Issue number14
Early online date2 Feb 2010
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Apr 2010

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