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dTTP

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noun

Biochemistry.
  1. either of two pyrimidine nucleotides used to synthesize DNA.


Etymology

Origin of dTTP

First recorded in 1955–60; shortening of d(eoxy)- ( def. ) + t(hymidine) ( def. ) + t(ri)p(hosphate) ( def. )

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Reactions contained the recommended buffer and enzyme concentrations and a 50:1 molar mixture of dTTP:biotin-16-dUTP at the dTTP concentrations indicated.

From Nature

Reactions contained the recommended buffer and enzyme concentrations and a 50:1 molar mixture of dTTP:biotin-16-dUTP at the dTTP concentrations indicated.

From Nature

Reactions contained the recommended buffer and enzyme concentrations and a 50:1 molar mixture of dTTP:biotin-16-dUTP at the dTTP concentrations indicated.

From Nature