摘要 |
<p>Lesions in genetic sequences, for example, the sickle cell anemia mutation in the beta globin gene, are detected by means of interactive labels in a nucleic acid hybridization assay. A signal is generated only if the labels are in physical proximity, which is made dependent on whether a predetermined normal or abnormal sequence is present by exposure to appropriate conditions such as restriction enzyme digestion or stringent hybridization.</p> |