Quick-Load Purple 1 Kb Plus DNA Ladder From New England Biolabs

December 24, 2023

Nottingham Trent University
School of Science and Technology
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Company:

New England Biolabs

Product Name:

Quick-Load® Purple 1 kb Plus DNA Ladder

Catalog Number:

N0550S

I used this 1 kb ladder for genotyping experiments to confirm gene expression in mice. The separation shown in the photo was achieved in a 1.5% agarose gel at 80V and ran for 45 minutes..

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Gel electrophoresis

Starting Material

Quick-Load Purple 1 kb Plus DNA Ladder

Tips

Only about 5μl of the ladder is needed for visualisation.

Results Summary

The ladder bands were suitable for use as molecular weight standards to compare against bands expected for the gene of interest.

DOI or PMID #

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Summary

The Good

The ladder comes pre-mixed with a tracking dye, saving time with each gel run.

The Bad

Sometimes the bands show slightly faint on the gel.

The Bottom Line

Good value for money and produces good band separation. Also saves time by coming premixed with a dye.

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