AGAROSE-GEL ELECTROPHORESIS OF DENATURED RNA WITH SILVER STAINING

被引:12
作者
SKOPP, RN [1 ]
LANE, LC [1 ]
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[1] UNIV NEBRASKA, DEPT PLANT PATHOL, LINCOLN, NE 68583 USA
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10.1016/0003-2697(88)90263-1
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Q5 [生物化学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
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This paper describes agarose gel electrophoresis and silver staining of denatured RNAs. Glyoxal- or formaldehyde-denatured RNAs are electrophoresed in an agarose gel cast on a plastic support using an inert, low conductivity buffer. Following electrophoresis, the gel is stained with a sensitive silver stain. The method produces sharp, well-resolved bands and yields accurate RNA size estimates. Because of its sensitivity and simplicity, it is suitable for routine laboratory use.
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页码:132 / 137
页数:6
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