Bio-Rad Criterion™ XT Tris-Acetate Precast Gels - Manual (Page 4)

Section 1
General Information
1.1 Introduction
Criterion is the next generation of dedicated precast gel systems. The innovative, easy-to-use design
produces superior resolution while allowing you to run more samples per gel. Compared to any other precast
gel system, Criterion produces more results while providing significant cost and time savings. Some of the
unique features and benefits provided are:
• 12 month shelf life for Bis-Tris gels
• 8 month shelf life for Tris-acetate gels
• Room temperature storage for Bis-Tris gels
• Easy sample preparation without extra anti-oxidant addition steps
• Patented integral buffer chamber that eliminates buffer leaks
• Up to 26 sample capacity per gel
• Flexibility to run one or two gels
• Multichannel pipet compatible gels
• Outlined and numbered wells that simplify sample loading
• J-foot that improves gel drying and blotting results
US Patents #5,073,246, #5,656,145, #6,093,301 and other patents issued and pending.
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