Electrophoresis

Explore how electrophoresis enables the separation and analysis of charged biomolecules like proteins and nucleic acids. Learn about techniques, applications, and best practices in clinical, research, and molecular biology labs.

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May 9, 2022
 
Electrophoresis
Coomassie Blue Staining: Definition & Overview

Definition: Coomassie Blue Stains Coomassie Brilliant Blue is a family of dyes that are routinely used in labs for protein staining protocols, performed after SDS-PAGE or polyacrylamide gel electropho...

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April 4, 2022
 
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What Is Protein Gel Electrophoresis? Definition & Overview

Protein gel electrophoresis, or simply protein electrophoresis, is a common technique used in laboratories to separate biomolecules, including DNA, RNA, and proteins, based on size or molecular weight...

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February 7, 2022
 
Electrophoresis
What Is a Protein Ladder? Definition, Role, & Types

Protein ladders are used in experiments to estimate the size of proteins of interest and are resolved using gel electrophoresis. They are also known as protein markers, protein standards, or protein m...