DMSO in CaCl2 Competent Cells

[Greg Davis]

Can anyone tell me what the function of DMSO is in the preservation of
frozen competent CaCl2 competent cells?

Thanks,
Greg

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* Greg Davis                                            *
* Doctoral Student                                      *                 
* University of Oklahoma                                *
* School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science  *
* Biotechnology Research                                *
* gddavis at essex.ecn.uoknor.edu                          *
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