CHAPS hydrate

CHAPS hydrate, a derivative of Cholic acid, is a zwitterionic detergent known for its ability to solubilize membrane proteins. It is used to stabilize various protein-DNA complexes while retaining the biochemical activity of proteins in solution.

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