Solarbio Dithiothreitol DTT 5g 10g 25g

Product Overview

• Dithiothreitol (DTT), or Cleland’s reagent, is a small molecule organic reducing agent.
• In its reduced state, DTT exists as a linear molecule, but upon oxidation, it forms a six-membered ring structure containing disulfide bonds.
• DTT is a potent reducing agent, largely due to the stability of its oxidized state, the six-membered ring with disulfide bonds.
• One application of DTT is as a reducing agent and deprotectant for thiol-modified DNA.
• Thiol-modified DNA tends to dimerize in solution, especially in the presence of oxygen, which reduces the efficiency of certain coupling reactions, such as DNA immobilization in biosensors.
• The addition of DTT to DNA solutions can reduce dimerization, enhancing experimental efficiency.
• DTT is also commonly used to reduce disulfide bonds in proteins, preventing the formation of intra- or intermolecular disulfide bonds between cysteine residues.
• However, DTT may not effectively reduce disulfide bonds buried within the protein structure (inaccessible solvent), which often requires denaturation of the protein.
• The rate of disulfide bond reduction in the presence of DTT can indicate the depth of burial of these bonds, allowing insights into protein folding.
• Other names: 1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol, Threo-1,4-dimercapto-2, 3-butandiol

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• Due to its susceptibility to air oxidation, DTT has poor stability; however, its lifespan can be extended by freezing or handling under inert gas.
• Our biochemical reagents are typically non-sterile unless otherwise specified; if used for cell experiments, please perform appropriate pretreatment.
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• This product is for research use only. Do not use for pharmaceutical, clinical diagnostic, or therapeutic purposes, or food, cosmetic, or household purposes.
• For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves and masks during operation.