LNA-5-Me-C(Bz)-CE Phosphoramidite is a specialized nucleotide used in oligonucleotide synthesis. It features a locked nucleic acid (LNA) backbone with a 5-methylcytosine base modified with a benzoyl (Bz) group. Additionally, it includes a 5'-cyanoethyl (CE) phosphoramidite functionality, allowing for controlled addition during synthesis. LNAs are known for their enhanced hybridization properties and stability, making this phosphoramidite useful for applications requiring high-affinity binding and specificity, such as antisense oligonucleotide therapy, SNP detection, and diagnostic assays in molecular biology research.
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