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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > analytical methods > electrophoresis > gel electrophoresis > polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis > denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis
Preferred Term:

denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis

Definition:
Electrophoresis in which various denaturant gradients are used to induce nucleic acids to melt at various stages resulting in separation of molecules based on small sequence differences including SNPs [single nucleotide polymorphisms]. The denaturants used include heat, formamide, and urea.
Concept Schemes:
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NALT Core
Broader Concept:
polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
Entry Terms:
  • temperature gradient gel electrophoresis
  • denatured gradient gel electrophoresis
  • denaturant gradient gel electrophoresis
  • DGGE (denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148522
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