Lipid Reagent Accidentally Frozen (Lipid Transfection)

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Transfection reagent was frozen instead of stored at 4°C, potentially affecting performance Common causes: 1) Improper storage of lipid transfection reagent 2) Freezing alters integrity and composition of lipid particles Solutions: 1) Purchase a new vial to ensure function 2) May work for first week but safer to replace 3) Store transfection reagents at 4°C as recommended