Great GelRed® Nucleic Acid Gel Stain

Houston Methodist Research Institute
Nanomedicine
Postdoctoral Researcher

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Company:

Biotium

Product Name:

GelRed® Nucleic Acid Gel Stain

Catalog Number:

41003

The background of this research is to evaluate nanoparticle and siRNA binding ability. We used GelRed nucleic acid stain as precast in agarose gels. The band is very clear under a UV transilluminator and the EtBr filter.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Nucleic acid dye in agarose gel or polyacrylamide gels.

Starting Material

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Tips

10000x dilution in water. Read by Bio-Rad Chemidoc XRS+ Imaging System.

Results Summary

Free SiRNA can be detected from siRNA binding on the particle.

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Summary

The Good

This product is safe than highly toxic ethidium bromide.

The Bad

A little bit expensive.

The Bottom Line

This product is sensitive and stable. More important, it's safe. Highly recommended.

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