I'm wondering how other people store their handcast Tricine gels. The Laemmli gels we make are usually stored in a container of running buffer. Should I store the Tricine gels in annode buffer? Or can I use the running buffer from the Laemmli system? It is only for a short period of time (1-2 days).
I've heard some people wrap their gels for storage but we only place them unwrapped in buffer. Could that be a problem?
Thanks!
We used to wrap hand-cast SDS-PAGE gels in plastic wrap to keep them from drying up, and stored them in the refrigerator.
You could store the gel cartridge in a plastic bag and put it in a fridge. If you like you can wrap it in tissue paper that has been soaked in cathode buffer. This way, it will not dessicate.
Cheers, Christian
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