polyakrylamidgeler
Polyacrylamide gels are a common substance used in biochemistry and molecular biology for separating molecules based on their size. They are created by polymerizing acrylamide monomers with a cross-linker, typically N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide. This process forms a three-dimensional matrix that acts as a sieve. The concentration of acrylamide and the cross-linker determine the pore size of the gel, influencing the separation resolution.
These gels are frequently employed in gel electrophoresis, a technique used to separate DNA, RNA, and proteins.
Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) is a versatile tool with applications in research, diagnostics, and forensic science.