How SDS is Used to Run Protein Gels

SDS is a strong detergent. It is also a crucial reagent in SDS sample buffer that is used in protein gel electrophoresis, or SDS-PAGE. This video animates the effect of SDS on cellular proteins during SDS-PAGE.

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SDS
protein gels
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SDS-PAGE
protein gel electrophoresis
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anionic detergent
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protein separation