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Protein Sample Preparation
Protein Gel Separation and Recovery
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Protein Sample Preparation:
Quantifying protein in samples containing SDS
Question from the forums:
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author: | date created: May 23, 2011 | comments: 0
Do you have precast gels?

Yes.  We offer precast mini gels that fit the Bio-Rad and Invitrogen mini gel systems.  The gels are currently offered in 7.5%, 10%, 12%, and 15%.  Comb options included are 10 we…

author: | date created: Mar 17, 2011 | comments: 0

Why does my silver stain take an extremely long time to develop

There is probably too much water being used in between reagents A, B, and C.  Less than 10 mL of water should be used and wash times should be less than 2-3 seconds.  There is also the…

author: | date created: Mar 17, 2011 | comments: 0

How critical are the incubation times when using the Silver Stain Kit?

In order to maintain gel-to-gel reproducibility, incubation times and rinse times should be carefully controlled.



author: | date created: Mar 17, 2011 | comments: 0
Mass Spec Standards:
Do your standards require additional clean up prior to mass spectrometry?

No, our standards are HPLC-purified and are fully mass spec compatible.



author: | date created: Mar 17, 2011 | comments: 0
How pure are your standards?

Our standards are > 95% pure.



author: | date created: Mar 17, 2011 | comments: 0
Are your standards quantitative?

No, our standards are NOT intended to be quantitative.



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