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Is SYBR® Safe DNA gel stain the same as SYBR® Green I dye?

April 26, 2017dna dye gel safe stain sybr®

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Is SYBR® Safe DNA gel stain the same as SYBR® Green I dye?

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All SYBR® dyes have similar spectral properties, but have different chemical compositions. SYBR® Safe DNA gel stain was specifically developed as a safer alternative to ethidium bromide. SYBR® Green I is an ultrasensitive stain for dsDNA, and SYBR® Green II is a highly sensitive stain for RNA and ssDNA. All SYBR® dyes are optimally excited by the Safe Imager™ blue-light transilluminator.