Thermo Scientific Chemicals Denhardt's solution (50X)

Description

Denhardt's solution (50X) is a mixture of blocking agents used in membrane-based hybridization protocols.

Denhardt's solution is used to reduce non-specific binding of detection reagents to the Northern and Southern Blot membranes. Denhardt's Solution is a mixture of blocking agents used in membrane-based hybridization protocols.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

• Formulated in 1966, Denhardt's solution is a combination of high-molecular weight polymers used to prevent non-specific binding of nucleic acid probes to membranes and filters
• Denhardt's solution contains 1% Ficoll (type 400), 1% polyvinylpyrrolidone, and 1% bovine serum albumin

Application

• Denhardt's solution is used in Northern and Southern blotting to prevent non-specific binding of detection reagents to membranes
• It can be used along with gelatin-chrome alum in in situ hybridization assays to maintain chromosome integrity
• It has been used to facilitate quantitative DNA hybridization on nylon membranes

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Denhardt's solution
• MDL Number: MFCD00717549
• Concentration: 50X
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible.
• Quantity: 50 mL
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only