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Spatial and temporal control of the function of DNA with light: In oligonucleotides, protected (“caged”) thymidine can act as a temporary mismatch in base pairing and, for example, prevent transcription. The photolabile caging group can be removed by light (see picture), fully restoring an intact DNA strand.
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