Date published: 2026-5-16

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ss DNA marker Activators

ss DNA marker activators are often chemicals specifically designed for the detection and visualization of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). These activators operate through direct or indirect mechanisms, targeting distinct biochemical or cellular pathways associated with DNA structure and conformation. Direct activators such as Ethidium Bromide, Hoechst 33258, SYBR Green I, Methylene Blue, TOTO-1, DAPI, YO-PRO-1, Crystal Violet, Propidium Iodide, Acridine Orange, Thiazole Orange, and EvaGreen directly interact with DNA, either by intercalation or binding to specific DNA regions, allowing for the preferential marking of single-stranded or denatured DNA regions.

These chemicals operate based on the principle that alterations in DNA structure, such as the denaturation of double-stranded DNA into single-stranded regions, can be detected through changes in fluorescence intensity or binding properties. By directly interacting with DNA, these activators provide a straightforward and sensitive approach for identifying and visualizing ssDNA in various laboratory techniques, including gel electrophoresis, fluorescence microscopy, and flow cytometry. In conclusion, ss DNA marker activators form a crucial toolkit in molecular biology, offering precise and reliable methods for the detection and visualization of single-stranded DNA. Their application spans diverse research areas, facilitating studies on DNA dynamics, replication, and repair in cellular and molecular contexts.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Ethidium bromide

1239-45-8sc-203735
sc-203735A
sc-203735B
sc-203735C
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
$48.00
$150.00
$588.00
$2086.00
12
(1)

Ethidium Bromide intercalates with DNA, causing an increase in fluorescence. It directly affects DNA conformation and structure, serving as a marker for single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) by preferentially binding to the regions where DNA strands are separated. Its fluorescent properties make it a widely used tool for visualizing and identifying ssDNA regions in electrophoresis and other molecular biology techniques.

Methylene blue

61-73-4sc-215381B
sc-215381
sc-215381A
25 g
100 g
500 g
$43.00
$104.00
$328.00
3
(1)

Methylene Blue, a thiazine dye, directly binds to DNA by intercalation. It serves as a marker for ssDNA by preferentially binding to denatured or single-stranded regions. Its distinct color change upon binding to ssDNA makes it a valuable tool for visualizing and differentiating single-stranded and double-stranded DNA in various laboratory techniques, providing a straightforward method for ssDNA detection.

Propidium Iodide

25535-16-4sc-3541
sc-3541A
50 mg
250 mg
$101.00
$296.00
168
(3)

Propidium Iodide directly binds to DNA by intercalation. It serves as a marker for ssDNA by preferentially binding to denatured or single-stranded regions. Propidium Iodide's distinct fluorescence properties enable sensitive detection of ssDNA in applications such as flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy, making it a valuable tool for visualizing and studying the dynamics of ssDNA in cellular contexts.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$48.00
(0)

Acridine Orange, a fluorochrome dye, directly intercalates with DNA. It serves as a marker for ssDNA by preferentially binding to denatured or single-stranded regions. Acridine Orange's distinct fluorescence properties enable sensitive detection of ssDNA in applications such as fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry, making it a valuable tool for visualizing and studying the dynamics of ssDNA in cellular contexts.