how long will a 1M DTT solution will last in -20C - (Aug/31/2009 )
Hello,
I'm trying to figure out how long is the DTT good for. I know some people store the loading sample buffer containing DTT in the -20 and use it. Will this be good, or is it better to add DTT every time u use loading buffer (for western blot). And if I have to add it new every time what is the best way to do this. Weighing the grams of DTT and adding it to the loading buffer, or can I have a solution stock?
Right now I have 2x loading buffer with DTT that I stored in -20C I want to use it but I don't know if I have to add fresh DTT. I also boil the sample 5min @ 95C.
medchemgirl on Aug 31 2009, 11:31 AM said:
I'm trying to figure out how long is the DTT good for. I know some people store the loading sample buffer containing DTT in the -20 and use it. Will this be good, or is it better to add DTT every time u use loading buffer (for western blot). And if I have to add it new every time what is the best way to do this. Weighing the grams of DTT and adding it to the loading buffer, or can I have a solution stock?
Right now I have 2x loading buffer with DTT that I stored in -20C I want to use it but I don't know if I have to add fresh DTT. I also boil the sample 5min @ 95C.
I keep aliquots of DTT stored at -20°C, and add freshly thawed DTT to my loading buffer every time with good success.
Thanks!
I read that DTT gets oxidized very quickly even when stored at -20, so I was confused about if I could still use it. Do you have 1M stock or is it more concentrated?
Dr Teeth on Aug 31 2009, 10:50 AM said:
medchemgirl on Aug 31 2009, 11:31 AM said:
I'm trying to figure out how long is the DTT good for. I know some people store the loading sample buffer containing DTT in the -20 and use it. Will this be good, or is it better to add DTT every time u use loading buffer (for western blot). And if I have to add it new every time what is the best way to do this. Weighing the grams of DTT and adding it to the loading buffer, or can I have a solution stock?
Right now I have 2x loading buffer with DTT that I stored in -20C I want to use it but I don't know if I have to add fresh DTT. I also boil the sample 5min @ 95C.
I keep aliquots of DTT stored at -20°C, and add freshly thawed DTT to my loading buffer every time with good success.
We use DTT containing loading buffer straight from the -20, it works fine. Some of out loading buffer has been stored for a year or more.
bob1 on Aug 31 2009, 06:12 PM said:
Good to know. In response to an earlier question, we store our DTT as 1 M stock.
DTT has an absorbance peak of 220 nm, while the oxidized form has a peak at 300 nm.