Chromosome Painting

Overview

A technique for visualizing CHROMOSOME ABERRATIONS using fluorescently labeled DNA probes which are hybridized to chromosomal DNA. Multiple fluorochromes may be attached to the probes. Upon hybridization, this produces a multicolored, or painted, effect with a unique color at each site of hybridization. This technique may also be used to identify cross-species homology by labeling probes from one species for hybridization with chromosomes from another species.

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Quick facts about Chromosome Painting

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Diagnostic Test

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Diagnostics

MeSH classification

E01.370.225.500.620.670.325.350.125|E01.370.225.750.600.670.325.350.125|E05.200.500.620.670.325.350.125|E05.200.750.600.670.325.350.125|E05.393.285.350.125|E05.393.661.475.350.125

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