I have extracted RNA from heparinised whole blood. Is there a way to remove/ inhibit heparin apart from using commercial heparinase enzyme?

Srikrupa Natarajan @Srikrupa-Natarajan

02 February 2017 1 9K Report

The RNA is intact in gel. The RT is not working which I am sure is because of heparin. Any ways to make my RT work?

Srikrupa Natarajan

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Thank you so much..Will get back to you on the same if there is any doubts.

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