Why is trichloroacetic acid is used in enzyme assays?

Marimuthu Anandharaj @Marimuthu_Anandharaj2

12 December 2013 0 785 Report

During protein assays, we use TCA to stop the reaction. Why do we use TCA ? Is there any alternative and suitable substance?

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