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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > heterocyclic compounds > phenanthridines > ethidium
Preferred Term:

ethidium

Definition:
A trypanocidal agent and possible antiviral agent that is widely used in experimental cell biology and biochemistry. Ethidium has several experimentally useful properties including binding to nucleic acids, noncompetitive inhibition of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, and fluorescence among others. It is most commonly used as the bromide.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
phenanthridines
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Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • homidium bromide
  • novidium
  • ethidium bromide
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/213360
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