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Abstract

Scaffolded chromophores for nucleic acid detection and systems, methods, and uses thereof are provided. Certain embodiments are directed to nucleic acid probes that include a nucleic acid that is complementary to a target sequence. The probe further includes a dye structure linked to a first end of the nucleic acid and includes a non-conjugated polymeric backbone with one or more donor fluorophores linked to the polymeric backbone and one or more acceptor fluorophores linked to the polymeric backbone, where the donor and acceptor fluorophores are in energy transfer relationship. Such probes can further include a quencher attached to a second end of the nucleic acid, where the quencher and one or more acceptor fluorophores are in an energy transfer relationship. Additional embodiments include a second nucleic acid probe including a second nucleic acid that is complementary to a different target sequence.

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