Which concentration of denaturing PAGE can differentiate 21nt sRNA and 24nt sRNA?

Zhi-nang Mao @Zhi-nang_Mao

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Ajay Saini

Hi Zhi-nang

A 16% denaturing PAGE should be sufficient and is commonly used for small RNA analysis of 21nt to 24nt size...

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