Abstract: The invention describes the preparation and use of sulfonated 4,7-dichlororhodamine dyes having the structure: Wherein R1, R4, R5 and R8 are independently hydrogen, —SO3Y where Y is H or a counterion, C1-C6 alkyl, or C1-C6 alkoxy, where each alkyl or alkoxy is optionally further substituted by a carboxylic acid, a salt of carboxylic acid, or a carboxylic acid ester of a C1-C6 alcohol; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 carboxyalkyl, C1-C6 sulfoalkyl, a salt of C1-C6 carboxyalkyl, or a salt of C1-C6 sulfoalkyl; or R2 in combination with R1, or R3 in combination with R4, or both, form a 5- or 6-membered ring that is saturated or unsaturated, and is optionally substituted by one or more C1-C6 alkyls, or —CH2SO3Y moieties; R6 and R7 are independently hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 carboxyalkyl, C1-C6 sulfoalkyl, a salt of C1-C6 carboxyalkyl, or a salt of C1-C6 sulfoalkyl; or R6 in combination with R5, or R7 in combination with R8, or both, form a 5- or 6-membered ring that is saturated or

Abstract: The invention describes the preparation and use of fluorescent stains for nucleic acids derived from unsymmetrical cyanine dyes. The dyes of the invention possess superior fluorescent properties when complexed with nucleic acids, and have utility in any application which requires detection of nucleic acids, such as detection of nucleic acids in solution, in gels, in blots, in microarrays, and in bacteria and cells, and for use in analysis of cell structure, membrane integrity, and function.

Abstract: The invention describes the preparation and use of fluorescent stains for nucleic acids derived from unsymmetrical cyanine dyes, dimmers, trimers, or tetramers. In particular, the invention describes unsymmetric cyanine dyes, dimmers, trimer and tetramers having a water soluble substituent. The dyes of the invention possess superior fluorescent properties when complexed with nucleic acids, and have utility in any application which requires detection of nucleic acids, such as detection of nucleic acids in solution, in gels, in blots, in microarrays, and in bacteria and cells, and for use in analysis of cell structure, membrane integrity, and function. The presence of the water soluble substituent results in improved water soluability and stability, resulting in improved detection of nucleic acids.

Abstract: The invention describes the preparation and use of fluorescent stains for nucleic acids derived from unsymmetrical cyanine dyes, dimmers, trimers, or tetramers. In particular, the invention describes unsymmetric cyanine dyes, dimmers, trimer and tetramers having a water soluble substituent. The dyes of the invention possess superior fluorescent properties when complexed with nucleic acids, and have utility in any application which requires detection of nucleic acids, such as detection of nucleic acids in solution, in gels, in blots, in microarrays, and in bacteria and cells, and for use in analysis of cell structure, membrane integrity, and function. The presence of the water soluble substituent results in improved water soluability and stability, resulting in improved detection of nucleic acids.

Abstract: This invention provides labeled-substrate conjugates for assaying enzymes, particularly neuraminidases. Also provided are assays that are useful for identifying compounds that inhibit sialyltransferases or neuraminidases and may be useful in treating subjects with influenza. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of using such labeled substrate conjugates to screen for enzyme inhibitors, particularly in a high-throughput format.

Abstract: This invention provides labeled-substrate conjugates for assaying enzymes, particularly neuraminidases. Also provided are assays that are useful for identifying compounds that inhibit sialyltransferases or neuraminidases and may be useful in treating subjects with influenza. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of using such labeled substrate conjugates to screen for enzyme inhibitors, particularly in a high-throughput format.