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10 July, 01:54

During purification of many cytosolic proteins, it is important to

include either dithiothreitol or b-mercaptoethanol in the

buffers. Why?

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  1. 10 July, 04:11
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    To reduce thiol-groups of the protein

    Explanation:

    Dithiothreitol of b-mercaptoethanol act as reducing agents. Including them in a buffer would prevent oxidation of thiol-groups in amino acids of the protein and preventing its denaturation.
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