??Maleic acid buffers?????

[Peter Schuchert]

Martin Offterdinger wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone!
> Does anyone know what is the purpose of using maleic acid buffers for
> RNA detection (esp. non-isotopic)? Does it in any way protect the RNA
> from degradation?
> MArtin

I think Maleic acid has been introduced by Boehriner as
it dissolves their blocking reagent, which is 
otherwise quite recalcitrant. 

cheers,
Peter


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