DTT, 1M - FAQs

Can beta-mercaptoethanol (BME) be used rather than DTT as the reducing agent in the NuPAGE LDS Sample Buffer?

Either BME or DTT can be used in the NuPAGE LDS Sample Buffer.

Make sure that a fresh solution of BME is used. FINAL concentration:

DTT 50-100 mM

BME 2-5%

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