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Sourav PanFebruary 9, 2025

what does sds stand for in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis

what does sds stand for in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanFebruary 9, 2025

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SDS stands for Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, a detergent used in SDS-PAGE to denature proteins and impart a uniform negative charge. This ensures that proteins migrate based on size alone, improving resolution and accuracy in protein analysis.

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