Chemiluminescence Labels
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Definition:
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a compound that when excited by a chemical reaction will emit
light
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Major groups of chemiluminescence labels:
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acridinium esters
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blue light
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luminol derivatives
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blue light
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oxalate derivatives
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9
ruthenium complex
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dioxitane derivatives
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Clinical applications:
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direct labels
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indirect labels
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attached to Ag, ab, or DNA probe
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serve as substrates for enzymes