Microbiology: A Systems Approach
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780073402437
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17.4, Problem 15AYP
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Western blotting and its use in microbial identification.
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Western blot is a blotting technique which is also termed as protein immunoblot. This technique is used to detect proteins in a sample or extract. It can also be used for detection of post-translational modifications.
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Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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