Shelf life of Taq Polymerase under -18C?

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Duminda S.B. Dissanayake

I used over six-month expired Taq and it worked well. Those aliquoted nerve thawed after the first freeze. When stored (-20C) properly Taq should be fine for years even after the commercial expires date.

Sampath S. Seneviratne

Hey thanks Duminda, my question is what happened if you freez it under -18C. How quickly will it deteriorate - any idea?

Sorry Aiya, I have no idea about that situation.