Nov 02, 2023
  • 1University of Cambridge
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Protocol CitationAlexander Röntgen 2023. SDS-PAGE. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.4r3l22er4l1y/v1
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Protocol status: Working
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Created: November 02, 2023
Last Modified: November 02, 2023
Protocol Integer ID: 90291
Abstract
Protocol for running an SDS-PAGE.
Materials
  • NuPAGE Sample Buffer 4X Concentrate (ThermoFisher Scientific)
  • Heating block
  • XCell SureLockTM Mini-Cell (ThermoFisher Scientific)
  • 4-12% Bis-Tris gels (ThermoFisher Scientific)
  • NuPAGE MES SDS Running Buffer (ThermoFisher Scientific)
  • SeeBlue Plus2 Pre-stained Protein Standard (ThermoFisher Scientific)
  • Instant Blue Protein stain (Abcam)
  • ChemiDoc MP Imaging system (Bio-Rad)
Sample preparation
Sample preparation
Dilute NuPAGE Sample Buffer 4X Concentrate into protein samples 


Heat for 10 min at 95 °C 
Gel
Gel
Run gel at ~150 V for 35 min
Incubate in staining solution until bands appear
Image using ChemiDoc MP Imaging system