Glossary Term
Single-stranded DNA
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A long linear single-stranded polymer formed from nucleotides attached to a deoxyribose backbone.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C111311. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Single-stranded DNAssDNA
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Single-stranded DNA (C111311)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C111311. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Two heads are better than one: Single stranded DNA translocation of UvrD-family dimers vs. monomers. — J Mol Biol, 2026-10-15 (PMID 42880540; literature)
- MET18 deficiency leads to elevated single-stranded DNA at the replication fork and destabilizes the yeast genome. — DNA Repair (Amst), 2026-10-22 (PMID 42925614; literature)