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What is western blot ?
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Protein assay: Laboratory assay designed to identify a specific protein within a sample (eg serum sample). The biochemical properties of protein enable its passage through a gel matrix across electric current. The specific protein is then identified through detection by antibody. Oddly, there is such a thing as Southern and Northern blots (for DNA and RNA, respectively), but no Eastern blot.
Answered 3/8/2015
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