Abstract
DNA sequencing involves a specific application of electrophoresis to resolve the linear single-stranded products of sequencing reactions. A 4–20% polyacrylamide gel is used, normally 0.4 mm thick and at least 40 cm in length.
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Theophilus, B.D.M. (2000). Preparation and Analysis of DNA Sequencing Gels. In: Rapley, R. (eds) The Nucleic Acid Protocols Handbook. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-038-1:481
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