Technical Considerations and Electrophoresis Troubleshooting: Topics for Consideration

Technical Considerations and Electrophoresis Troubleshooting Topics

For successful gel electrophoresis, care must be taken with each of the following:

  • Sample application
  • Buffers
  • Support medium
  • Stains

Electroendosmosis and wick flow are technical considerations. When irregular, distorted, and atypical bands result, possible causes are investigated.

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