Agarose and Acrylamide

Agarose and acrylamide are the most commonly used electrophoresis gels for their versatility with buffers and ability to generate reproducible results. Agarose typically runs horizontal tests to resolve large DNA fragments while acrylamide runs vertical separations for shorter nucleic acids. Easy to handle, the gels are chosen based on the high resolution desired and the samples. The concentration or ratio of the agarose and acrylamide will determine the overall working porosity.

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Prepared Agarose

Prepared with TBE buffer, these gels are easy to use — simply melt them in a microwave oven or water bath then pour them into a casting tray. The non-reusable gels have a one-year shelf life and should be stored at room temperature.