Agarose
Agarose is a highly purified, neutral polysaccharide polymer (a linear galactan hydrocolloid) extracted from marine red algae. It is a standard gelling agent used extensively in molecular biology and biochemistry to create porous gel matrices for the separation of nucleic acids, proteins, and in various chromatography techniques.
Product Description
Key Specifications & Properties
- Electroendosmosis (EEO): Represents the movement of fluid through the gel. Molecular biology grade agarose generally features low EEO to minimize liquid flow and provide rapid, high-resolution separations.
- Gel Strength & Gelling Point: Exhibits thermo-reversible gelation, melting at higher temperatures ((sim 90degree C)) and resolidifying at cooler temperatures ((sim 36degree C)). High gel strength allows for easy handling even at low concentrations
- Purity: Free of DNases, RNases, and proteases to protect biological samples from degradation.
