Analytical Biochemistry 1986-11-15

An automated method for determining buoyant density of nucleic acids using a preparative ultracentrifuge.

A K Attri, K W Minton

Index: Anal. Biochem. 159(1) , 88-95, (1986)

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Abstract

We present a technique for analytical buoyant density sedimentation of nucleic acids which is performed in a preparative ultracentrifuge, in contrast to an analytical ultracentrifuge. Following centrifugation in a preparative rotor, small cylindrical quartz tubes are optically scanned; upon completion of the scan the data are processed immediately by a microcomputer and the buoyant density of the nucleic acid is calculated. Experimental data are presented employing several different deoxyribonucleic acids banded in neutral and alkaline cesium sulfate. Results are independent of rotor speed, location of bands within the gradient, and loading density of the cesium sulfate solution. Derived buoyant density values agree within 0.5% of previously published values.

Related Compounds

  • Dicaesium sulfate

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