Agaroses
Agarose MS - 4
For the molecular screening of DNA fragments smaller than 500 bp.
- Cat. No.
- LC-807500
- Category
- Agaroses
- Formats
- 5 formats
- Storage
- 2 to 25 °C
- Minimum guaranteed shelf life
- 15 months
Agarose MS-4 is an agarose for the molecular screening which improves the resolution of DNA fragments with 500 bp or less, especially primer fragments.
Key features
Industry
Cloning, culture media for molecular biology, PCR and electrophoresis, proteomics.
Principles and uses
At 3% concentration, Agarose MS-4 gives a resolution of DNA fragments similar to gels made with polyacrylamide at concentrations of 8%. While MS-4 may be dissolved carefully by microwaving, gels are best prepared by autoclaving.
Some important features are:
- Excellent resolution of DNA fragments lower than 500 bp, especially smaller primer-sized fragments.
- Forms a very clear, transparent gel, even at concentrations of 5% or higher.
- Efficient mechanical handling at all concentrations. The chances of gels breaking or cracking when handled are greatly minimized.
Technical specifications
| Ash | ≤ 0.3% |
|---|---|
| DNase/RNase activity | None detected |
| EEO | ≤ 0.12 |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Color | White |
| Appearance | Fine, homogeneous powder |
| Clarity 3% (NTU) | ≤ 6 |
| Gel strength 3% (g/cm²) | ≥ 500 |
| Gel strength 5% (g/cm²) | ≥ 1000 |
| Gelling temperature 3% (°C) | ≤ 31 °C |
| Melting temperature 3% (°C) | ≤ 76 °C |
| DNA binding | None detected |
| Comparative assay of different size DNA fragments | Bands appear sharp and finely resolved |
| Background fluorescence assay in ethidium bromide | Very low gel background after EtBr staining |
| Sulphate | ≤ 0.11% |
| Storage | 2 to 25 °C |
What you receive
The product
Shipped under controlled temperature when the product requires it.
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Frequently asked questions
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