Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is used as a reagent for the precipitation of proteins1,2 and nucleic acids3. The addition of 10% TCA solution will precipitate most proteins and the DNA can be precipitated with 5-10% ice cold TCA solution. This product is designed for research use only and must not be…

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is used as a reagent for the precipitation of proteins and nucleic acids. Has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation with the Lowry method. Also used as a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy and in protein sequencing for…