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How is proteinase K involved in cell lysis?
Posted September 7, 2023
Antibodies and ProteomicsDNA and RNAEnzymesNucleic AcidsProteincell lysis
Answer

Proteinase K is utilized for the digestion of all surface proteins in cell lysates and for the release of nucleic acids, because it can effectively inactivate DNases and RNases. Thus, it is important to use the appropriate concentration of proteinase K in the lysate.

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