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What is Coomassie blue?

Posted August 14, 2024

Antibodies and Proteomics Chemical Reagents DNA and RNA Quantitation Gel Electrophoresis Physiological Probes

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Coomassie blue dyes are a group of dyes used to color proteins in gels. It is commonly used for gel electrophoresis.

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