What happens when a blot is over baked?

[David L Haviland]

Alan Smith wrote:

> Hello,
>
> What happens when you bake a northern blot for 22 hours instead of two hours
> at 80 C?  Should I throw the thing out or should I use it?
>

Alan:

If it is legit nitrocellulose you are poodle-screwed.  It will crumble under
stress.   Rerun the gel and blot procedure.  If it is charged nylon it will
probably be fine but may not tolerate re-probing.

David
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