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Description
1,4-Dithioerythritol, typically abbreviated as DTE, is a sulfur-containing sugar that is derived from erythrose. DTE is one of two Cleland's reagents, while the other one, DTT, is an epimer of DTE. DTE can act as a protective agent for thiol groups. DTE acts as a reducing agent for disulfide bonds and is used to maintain -SH groups in the reduced state.
Applications
Both DTE and DTT are used widely in biochemical research applications. Specifically, DTE often used to reduce disulfide bonds to sulfhydryl groups, which it is then capable of protecting from oxidation. In this capacity, DTE has been used in studies researching topics from apoptosis to the use of mass spectroscopy to study nucleic acids. DTE's ability to prevent oxidation of sulfhydryl groups also makes it useful for SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
Additional Reading
• DTE Reducing Agent: Frequently Asked Questions
Not for human therapeutic use or for medicinal purposes. For research applications only.
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| Handling | Further processing of solid materials may result in the formation of combustible dusts. The potential for combustible dust formation should be taken into consideration before additional processing occurs. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. |
