[RASMB] time to reach equilibrium

[mmorris]

I agree with Peter Schuck - the limiting factor to reaching equilibrium 
is frequently polymerisation. Spectrin is a good example: ~24 h for a 
3-mm column at 37 C, months to years at 4 C (estimated!), because of the 
high energy of activation. Lowering the temperature can be a two-edged 
sword.

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