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[*] posted on 8-6-2004 at 03:13
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how long can homocystiene be stored in buffered solutions at -20C? Is the presence of an antioxidant absolutely necessary in the solution?Thanx



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[*] posted on 8-6-2004 at 07:58


At -20, you could store it for quite some time. All you need to worry about is oxidation, which is not going to happen fast when it's frozen.

Nonetheless, I would always include reducing agents, such as DTT, beta mercaptoethanol or TCep.



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