ProtSeq R2B costs

From: Steve Hartson (shartson@bmb-fs1.biochem.okstate.edu)
Date: Fri Feb 23 2001 - 14:28:34 EST


Hi Folks,

We're running a small core with infrequent protein sequencing orders (2-3
per month). The cost of R2B and its quoted lifespan currently threatens
our ability to continue this service.

Are there reasonable ways for me to reduce this expense? I'm new to the
field, so any and all suggestions would be welcome. One thing that has
caught my eye is that the cost of R2B is completely out of proportion to
the cost of raw N-methylpiperidine (but there may be more to the picture?).

Additionally, this novice would also be grateful for other cost-cutting
suggestions. (I've seen previous posts on the feasibility of mixing
old+new bottles of non-R2 rgts.)

Steven D. Hartson, Ph.D.
Recombinant DNA/Protein Core Facility
Dept. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Oklahoma State University
NRC 246
Stillwater, OK 74078-3035
(405)744-6191 phone
(405)744-7799 FAX



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