Chemicals and Drugs

Single-Stranded DNA

A single chain of deoxyribonucleotides that occurs in some bacteria and viruses. It usually exists as a covalently closed circle.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A single chain of deoxyribonucleotides that occurs in some bacteria and viruses. It usually exists as a covalently closed circle.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • DNA, Single-Stranded
  • DNA, Single Stranded
  • Single Stranded DNA

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Aspects Covered

29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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Indexing Annotation

IM; /drug eff /ultrastruct permitted

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History Note

74(72)

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Previous Indexing

  • DNA (1966-1971)
  • DNA, Bacterial (1966-1971)
  • DNA, Viral (1966-1971)

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NLM Classification

QU 58.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Single-Stranded DNA. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004277. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004277
  2. Single-Stranded DNA. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10906438