What Are the Uses of Oligonucleotides?
Oligonucleotides are short nucleic acid chains made from DNA, RNA, or a combination of both. They function as essential instruments within biological research and pharmaceutical industries while facilitating numerous applications such as gene therapy and PCR amplification. For example, oligonucleotides are commonly used as primers in PCR to selectively amplify a target DNA sequence. They can also be labeled with fluorescent dyes or radioisotopes for detection. They are not only fundamental tools in molecular biology research but are also used in more complex clinical therapies such as cancer, genetic diseases, and the development of antiviral drugs.
Comprehensive Oligonucleotide Synthesis Solutions for Biological Research
Our holistic approach is designed to provide customized services that meet your unique research needs. Through a range of advanced technologies and precise synthesis processes, we are able to ensure high-quality oligonucleotides for your biological research.
DNA Oligonucleotide Synthesis
We offer a full range of DNA oligonucleotide synthesis services to meet a variety of needs, from basic research to clinical applications. Whether it is simple sequence synthesis or complex modification and labeling, we provide high-quality DNA oligonucleotide products for a variety of research, diagnostic, OEM, and therapeutic applications.
Customized DNA oligonucleotides:
- Molecular beacons
- Random (wiggle) oligonucleotides
- Acid (TINA) oligonucleotides
- Light-activated oligonucleotides
- Chimeric oligonucleotides
- Mixtures of trimers
- Unlocked nucleobase analog (UNA) and twisted insertion nucleic
DNA oligonucleotide modification options:
- DNA backbone modification
- Modifying bases
- Fluorescent dye labeling
- Biotin, fluorescent dye labeling and other functional modifications
RNA Oligonucleotide Synthesis
Our custom RNA oligonucleotides can be designed to meet your specific requirements and include a wide range of modification and labeling options to ensure that your research, diagnostic, therapeutic and other application needs are met. Our RNA oligonucleotides are available in synthesis lengths of up to 300 bases, ensuring ease of use in a wide variety of research applications. We offer flexible RNA synthesis scales based on customer needs, suitable for small-volume research to large-scale production.
- Unmodified RNA
- Modified RNA
- Chimeric RNA (mixture of DNA and RNA bases)
- 2'-OMe-RNA (2'-O-methylated RNA)
- 2'-F-RNA (2'-Fluorinated RNA)
- Antisense RNA
Oligonucleotide Synthesis Building Blocks
Oligonucleotide synthesis building blocks are the basic components of building oligonucleotides. They play a key role in ensuring both the integrity and functionality of the final oligonucleotide product. Alfa Chemistry offers a range of high purity oligonucleotide synthesis building blocks to meet the stringent requirements of modern research and biotechnology applications.
Oligonucleotide Bioconjugation Service
We offer a variety of efficient and customized oligonucleotide bioconjugation services to help you achieve precise molecular design and application. Each conjugation process is tailored to your research or product needs, ensuring efficient and precise bioconjugation reactions to meet various application requirements.
Chemical Modification of Oligonucleotides
Naked or unmodified oligonucleotides, due to their high molecular weight and negative charge, are not only highly susceptible to nuclease degradation and poor membrane permeability but also trigger varying degrees of off-target effects and/or immunogenicity. Alfa Chemistry provides chemical modification of oligonucleotides to provide chemical modification services and technical advice to customers.