RE: hemoglobin denaturation for sds-page (fwd)

Dirk Krapf (krapf@salt2.med.harvard.edu)
Fri, 21 May 1999 12:25:39 -0400 (EDT)

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Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 08:49:20 +0000
From: Len Packman <lcp2@mole.bio.cam.ac.uk>
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Subject: RE: hemoglobin denaturation for sds-page

Karla

If your hemoglobin is being reduced in the sample well but becoming
reoxidised in the stacker gel, you might prevent this by adding 2mM
mercaptoacetic acid to yout upper well buffer. This will track ahead of
your protein and maintain a reducing environment. Worth a try.

Len

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