On Tue, 25 Mar 2003 16:55:23 +1100, g.pankhurst at cfi.unsw.edu.au (Greg
Pankhurst) wrote:
>Hey All
>>Just wanted to canvas opinions on the advantages of using a Freeze Dryer
>to dry proteins down over using a Speed Vac.
>>My understanding was that the solid -> gas transition was gentler than
>the liquid -> gas transition, and thus you were far less likely to see
>things like oxidation occuring with a freeze dryer. Is this about right
>or am I miles away ??
You can still freeze-dry in a Speed Vac, if you want.
Nick
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Nick Theodorakis
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