Seakem Gold Agarose is a type of agarose gel commonly used in molecular biology and biochemistry experiments、Here are some key points about Seakem Gold Agarose:
1、Composition:
It is made from the cell walls of red algae (Gracilaria confervoides).
The Gold designation indicates that it has been purified to a high degree.
2、Properties:
High melting point: 98100°C
Low viscosity at room temperature
Good binding capacity for DNA, RNA, and proteins
3、Applications:
Gel electrophoresis: For separating nucleic acids and proteins
Purification of nucleic acids: Used in various purification protocols
Electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSAs)
Western blotting: As a support for protein transfer
4、Advantages:
Excellent resolution for DNA fragments
Good binding capacity for nucleic acids
Stable under a wide range of pH conditions (5.511)
5、Preparation:
Dissolve in water or buffer solution
Heat to dissolve completely
Cool to room temperature before use
6、Storage:
Store at room temperature for up to 6 months
Freeze at 20°C for longer storage
7、Safety:
Considered safe for laboratory use
Avoid contact with eyes and skin
8、Comparison with other agaroses:
Often preferred over lowmeltingpoint agarose for higherresolution separations
Offers better binding capacity for nucleic acids compared to lowmeltingpoint agarose
9、Alternative names:
Sometimes referred to as agarose gel or simply agarose
Seakem Gold Agarose is a versatile tool in molecular biology and is widely used in research laboratories for various applications involving nucleic acid separation and purification、Its properties make it particularly suitable for highresolution electrophoresis and nucleic acid purification protocols.