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Does the protein's own charge affect the buffer?

Does the protein's own charge affect the buffer?

No. The SDS in the buffer binds to the protein and completely covers the protein-SDS complex. The SDS in the buffer binds to the protein and causes the protein-SDS complex to take on a large negative charge, completely covering the protein's own charge.

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Da — when not otherwise indicated, molecular weight units are daltons.   Mw — weight-average molecular weight.   Mn — number-average molecular weight.

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