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SDS HYBRIDIZATION SOLUTION FOR SOUTHERNS
SDS Hybridization Solution

100mls
7 % SDS 7g of Electrophoresis Grade SDS
1 % BSA 3.3 mls of 30% BSA frac. V
1mM EDTA 0.2 mls of 0.5 M EDTA pH 8.0
Phosphate Buffer 50 mls of 2X NaHPO4 pH 7.2
= 134g of Na2HPO4.7H2O + 4 mls 85% H3PO4 / Liter
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SDS Hyb. Wash

Buffer #1, 1 liter

  • 50 g of "cheap" SDS
  • Add ~700mls H2O place on hot plate/stirrer, when "in" solution allow to cool while stirring then add :
  • 40 mls of 2X NaHPO4 pH 7.2 = (134g of Na2HPO4.7H2O + 4 mls 85% H3PO4 / Liter)
  • 2 mls of 0.5 M EDTA
  • 16.6 mls 30% BSA; bring up to 1 liter pre-heat at 65oC
  • WASH 2X's 15 minutes each at 65oC using ~500mls in a medium Tupperware container

Buffer #2, 1 liter

  • 50 mls of 20% "cheap" SDS or 10g SDS
  • 40 mls of 2X NaHPO4 pH 7.2 = (134g of Na2HPO4.7H2O + 4 mls 85% H3PO4 / Liter)
  • 2 mls of 0.5 M EDTA pre-heat at 65oC
  • WASH 2X's ~5-10 minutes each at 65oC (check by hand monitor)
  • seal in Saran Wrap®
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