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Sigma-Aldrich CVS10CBS omnipage mini dual Electrophoresis and Electroblotting System - Complete System for both Vertical Gel Electrophoresis and Electroblotting Catalog Number EP1301 Store at Room Temperature Technical Bulletin AL-261 TECHNICAL BULLETIN Product Description The Sigma-Aldrich CVS10CBS omnipage system contains both a vertical gel electrophoresis module as well as an electroblotter module. This system includes accessories for gel casting, gel running, and electroblotting. The electroblotting module includes three interlocking cassettes and six fiber pads. A high intensity current is generated by coiled platinum electrodes. This in conjunction with the advanced cooling features allows for rapid electroblotting in as little as one hour Guidelines and Restrictions Maximum altitude 2,000 m (6,562 ft) Temperature range between 4 65 C Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 C. Not for outdoor usage This apparatus is rated Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664. Pollution Degree 2 states: Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected. Components System includes tank, lid, electrodes, electrophoresis and electroblotter modules, and accessories (see Table 1). Table 1. Accessories included with CVS10CBS omnipage mini dual vertical gel electrophoresis and electroblotting system Product Glass Plates Combs Casting Base Accessories for Electrophoresis Module Accessories for Electroblotter Module Plates: 10 10 cm EP1312: Notched, 2 mm thick (Pack of 2) EP1316: Plain with bonded 1 mm spacers (Pack of 2) EP1324: Dummy Plate EP1352: 1 mm thick, 12 sample (Pack of 2) EP1304: dual caster EP1305: rubber mat EP1306: Screws 4 Cooling Pack EP1311 Blotting Insert Cassettes Fiber Pads EP1502: 10 10 cm Mini Blotting Insert Additional components are available (see Appendix). EP1503: 10 10 cm mini cassette 3 Cables EP2002 (Pack of 2) EP1504: 10 10 cm fiber pads (2 packs of 6) Refer to the packing lists as soon as the unit is received to ensure all components have been included. The system should be checked for damage when received. Please contact Sigma-Aldrich if there are any problems or missing items.

2 Precautions and Disclaimer This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. Please consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for information regarding hazards and safe handling practices. Please read the entire technical bulletin before using these units. Preparation Instructions Setting up the Tank - Fitting Electrode Cables 1. Note the position of the lid on the unit. This shows the correct polarity and the correct orientation of the cables. Black is negative and red is positive. 2. Remove the lid from the unit. Note: If the lid is not removed, fitting the cables may result in loosening the gold plug and damage to the electrode. 3. Screw the cables into the tapped holes as fully as possible, so there is no gap between the lid and the leading edge of the cable fitting. 4. Refit the lid. Stock Solutions for SDS-PAGE A. 30% Acrylamide Gel Solution: 1. 30.0 g of Acrylamide 2. 0.8 g of N,N -Methylenebisacrylamide 3. Bring the final volume to 100 ml with distilled water. B. 4 Resolving Gel Buffer (1.5 M Tris-HCl, ph 8.8, with 0.4% SDS): 1. To 110 ml of distilled water add 36.4 g of Tris Base 2. Add 8 ml of 10% SDS solution 3. Adjust ph to 8.8 with 1 N HCl 4. Bring the final volume to 200 ml with distilled water C. 4 Stacking Buffer (0.5 M Tris-HCl, ph 6.8, with 0.4% SDS): 1. To 110 ml of distilled water add 12.12 g of Tris Base 2. Add 8 ml of 10% SDS solution 3. Adjust ph to 6.8 with 1 N HCl 4. Bring to a final volume of 200 ml with distilled water E. 1 Tris-Glycine Running Buffer with SDS: 1. 750 ml of 4 Tris-Glycine Running Buffer without SDS 2. 30 ml of 10% SDS solution 3. Bring volume to 3 L with distilled water F. 10% Ammonium Persulfate (APS) Solution: 1. 0.1 g of Ammonium Persulfate 2. Bring volume to 1 ml with distilled water G. N,N,N,N -Tetramethylethylenediamine (TEMED), Catalog Number T9281: ready to use as neat liquid H. 4 Sample Buffer: 1. 4 ml of glycerol 2. 2 ml of 2-mercaptoethanol 3. 1.2 g of SDS 4. 5 ml of 4 Stacking Buffer 5. 0.03 g of Bromophenol blue 6. Aliquot into 1.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes. Store at 20 C. Electroblotting Buffer Solutions Note: Do not adjust the ph when making these buffers as this will cause blot overheating. The ph will vary according to the freshness of the reagents used. A. Towbin Buffer (25 mm Tris, 192 mm glycine, and 20% methanol, ph 8.3) B. Towbin Buffer with SDS (25 mm Tris, 192 mm glycine, and 20% methanol, ph 8.3, with 0.05 0.1% (w/v) SDS) C. Bjerrum and Schafer-Nielsen Buffer (48 mm Tris, 39 mm glycine, and 20% methanol, ph 9.2) D. Dunn Buffer (10 mm NaHCO 3, 3 mm Na 2 CO 3, and 20% methanol, ph 9.9) Storage/Stability The units may be stored at room temperature and operated in the temperature range of 4 65 C. D. 4 Tris-Glycine Running Buffer without SDS: 1. 36.0 g of Tris Base 2. 172.8 g of Glycine 3. Bring volume to 3 L with distilled water

3 Procedures I. Electrophoresis A. Assembly of Vertical Gel Casting System 1. Clean a set of glass plates for each gel, first with distilled water and then with 70% ethanol. One set of glass plates constitutes one notched glass plate and one plain glass plate with bonded spacers. When using a triple glass plate sandwich, two notched glass plates are required, one set of free spacers and a set of plain glass plates with bonded spacers. The plain glass plate is positioned outermost, then a notched glass plate, free spacers, and then a second notched glass plate. Alternatively, accessory notch glass plates with bonded spacers are available. All glass plates, modules, and casting base accessories must be completely dry during set up. Wet components are more likely to misalign and cause leaks. 2. Assemble the glass plates so the bottom of the glass plates and the spacers are perfectly aligned. For triple plate sandwiches, the free spacers need to be perfectly aligned, which is best performed using a small spacer or comb to push the spacers apart. Notched glass plates with bonded spacers do not need manual alignment. Note: The glass plates with bonded spacers have an arrow in the top of the spacers, which are slightly longer than the glass plate to indicate the top. 3. The slab gel insert contains pressure bars, which impart even pressure onto the glass plates and allow even screw pressure transfer onto the sealing edge of the glass plate ensuring complete sealing. Ensure the pressure bars are adequately open for the thickness of spacer used. The bar can be opened by loosening the screws or by sliding the clamps. When using a triple glass plate sandwich, the pressure bars will need to be in the completely open position. 4. Position the slab gel insert on a flat surface. Note: Do not insert the slab gel insert into the casting base at this stage. 5. Insert the glass plates into the slab gel insert between the pressure bar and the blue gasket, and fully tighten the pressure bar screws in the order top then bottom. Fully tighten the screw for the electrophoresis module sequentially in an even manner in order to avoid making the unit wobble. When using the slide clamp mini version, simply slide both gates outwards until fully tightened. When only one gel is being run, the dummy plate must be used in the second position and fully tightened. At this stage, check the bottom edges of the spacers and glass plates are perfectly aligned. 6. Position the slab gel insert in the casting base such that the cam pins have handles pointing downwards and are located in the insert holes. The top of the electrophoresis module may need to be pushed down very slightly to locate the cam pins. 7. With the cam pin handles facing directly downwards, turn the cam pins fully through 180 or until the insert has tightened onto the silicone mat. It is best to turn the cams in opposite directions to each other. Do not overturn as this will cause the glass plates to push upwards and the assembly will be more likely to leak. The unit is now ready for gel preparation and pouring. Notes: Always reverse the silicone mat after casting to avoid indentations from persisting. Never leave the casting up-stand with glass plates tightened into the casting base for long periods of time, as this will also cause indentations in the silicone mat. The slide clamp version electrophoresis module also includes 4 screws (EP1306). This system can be used either with the slide clamps or screws as preferred by the user. For those who prefer to use the screws rather than clamps, the screws can be simply inserted into the screw holes. The clamps can be removed by placing each clamp in the fully open position and gently bending the clamp upwards from the slanted end. The holding pin will then slowly release and the clamp can be removed.

4 B. Gel Preparation It is always advisable to work using stock solutions, which should be prepared beforehand, see Preparation Instructions, Stock Solutions for SDS-PAGE. Stock solutions are more convenient and save time when it comes to gel pouring. For native gel formulations and running conditions, please consult a laboratory manual. The procedure uses the standard stock solutions described in the Preparation Instructions. This procedure should be adjusted if using different stock solutions or gel formulas. Table 2 shows the total volume of gel solution required. In subsequent tables, volumes of gel and solutions are given for two 1 mm thick gels, so adjustments will subsequently be needed when running single or more than two gels, and for 0.75, 1.5, or 2 mm thick spacers. Table 2. Gel volumes required for 1 mm thick gel Note: For different gel thicknesses, multiply the volumes by the spacer thickness. CVS10CBS omnipage mini vertical electrophoresis module Total Gel Volume for 1 mm thick gel. Single: one gel, one dummy plate 7.5 ml Double: two gels 15 ml Using a Triple Plate sandwich: four gels 30 ml C. Gel Selection Care should be taken when selecting the pore size of the gel to be used. The pore size or % of gel determines the resolving ability for different sizes of protein. Table 3 details the separation range for size of protein for each percentage of gel. D. Preparation of Gel Solutions Prepare gel solutions, see Table 4. These tables give the appropriate volumes of the gel solutions (see Table 2) from the standard stock solutions, see Preparation Instructions, Stock Solutions for SDS-PAGE. Table 3. Acrylamide Percentage and Gel Resolution Acrylamide Percentage Separating Resolution 5% 60 220 kda 7.5% 30 120 kda 10% 20 75 kda 12% 17 65 kda 15% 15 45 kda 17.5% 12 30 kda These gel solutions should be gently mixed to avoid the generation of air bubbles, which will inhibit polymerization by removing free radicals. Table 4. Resolving Gel Preparation: Solution for two 10 10 cm omnipage mini gels using 1 mm spacers Stock Solution 5% gel 7.5% gel 10% gel 12% gel 15% gel 17.5% gel Distilled Water 8.7 ml 7.5 ml 6.3 ml 5.25 ml 3.75 ml 2.5 ml 30% Acrylamide Gel Solution 2.5 ml 3.75 ml 5 ml 6 ml 7.5 ml 8.75 ml 4 Resolving Gel Buffer 3.75 ml 3.75 ml 3.75 ml 3.75 ml 3.75 ml 3.75 ml 10% Ammonium Persulfate Solution 150 µl 150 µl 150 µl 150 µl 150 µl 150 µl

5 E. Gel Pouring - Gels with Stacking Layers 1. Insert the comb into the glass plates and mark a point on the glass plates 1 cm below where the comb teeth end. This indicates the level to which to add the resolving gel. 2. Add 15 µl of TEMED to the Resolving Gel Solution and mix well while avoiding the generation of air bubbles. 3. Fill the glass plates, again avoid the generation of any air bubbles. Filling must be performed quickly before the TEMED causes the solution to become too viscous. 4. Overlay the top of the gel carefully with 1 ml of isobutanol, isopropanol, or distilled water. When using distilled water extra care must be taken to ensure there is no mixing with the gel solution. 5. Let the resolving gel polymerize. Usually this takes 15 minutes but this can vary due to the freshness of the reagents used. If polymerization takes considerably longer than this, use fresher stock solutions, or add more Ammonium Persulfate Solution and TEMED. 6. Prepare the stacking gel solution (see Table 5) from the standard stock solutions, see Preparation Instructions, Stock Solutions for SDS-PAGE. Table 5. Preparation of Stacking Gel Solution Stock Solution omnipage mini vertical electrophoresis module Distilled Water 4.2 ml 30% Acrylamide Gel Solution 0.65 ml 4 Stacking Buffer 1.6 ml 10% Ammonium Persulfate Solution 67 µl 7. Carefully mix the Stacking Gel Solution; avoid generation of air bubbles. 8. Pour off the overlay liquid and rinse the top of the resolving gel with distilled water. 9. Add 6.7 µl of TEMED to the Stacking Gel Solution and mix well using a Pasteur pipette to fill the glass plates up to the top with stacking gel solution. 10. Carefully insert the comb making sure no air bubbles get trapped under the ends of the comb teeth, as these will inhibit sample progression. 11. Allow the stacking gel to polymerize for 30 minutes F. Gel Pouring - Gels without Stacking Layers G. Add 15 µl of TEMED to the Resolving Gel Solution and mix well while trying to avoid generating air bubbles. H. Fill the glass plates, again avoid generation of any air bubbles. Filling must be performed quickly before the TEMED causes the solution to become too viscous. I. Carefully insert the comb making sure no air bubbles get trapped under the ends of the comb teeth, as these will inhibit sample progression. J. Let the resolving gel polymerize. Usually this takes 15 minutes but this can vary due to the freshness of the reagents used. If polymerization takes considerably longer than this, use fresher stock solutions, or add more Ammonium Persulfate Solution and TEMED. G. Preparation of Denatured Protein Samples This procedure is for denatured samples. For native samples, please consult a laboratory handbook. 1. Prepare the protein samples for loading. The volume of sample depends on the capacity of the wells (see Gel Combs, Table 10). 2. Using a 0.5 ml microcentrifuge tube or other convenient receptacle, combine the protein sample and 4 Sample Buffer. It is always advisable to use protein markers in one of the end lanes. These should be prepared according to the manufacturer s instructions. 3. Heat the samples in a water bath or heating block for 2 minutes to denature the samples. 4. Centrifuge the samples in a microcentrifuge for 20 seconds at 12,000 rpm. The protein samples are now ready to load.

6 H. Loading the Samples 1. If desired, fit the cooling pack(s) into the end of the tank. These should be pre-frozen and fitted with the longest side positioned sideways with the end(s) of the tank and pressed into the recess. Alternatively, these can be fitted down the front of the tank. Never fit these underneath the module in the bottom of the tank as this will prevent the flow of current through the gel, and cause slow runs and overheating. Note: One pack is supplied as standard for the electrophoresis module. Additional packs may be purchased if required. 2. Transfer the electrophoresis module containing cast gels into the main tank in the correct orientation as indicated: +ve (positive electrode, red) on the module aligned with +ve (positive electrode, red) on the tank; -ve (negative electrode, black) on the module aligned with -ve (negative electrode, black) on the tank. 3. Fill the outer tank with 1 Running Buffer. Table 6 shows the recommended volumes of 1 Running Buffer required per gel. 4. Load the samples into the wells using a pipette tip taking care not to damage the wells or introduce any air bubbles. 5. Fill any unused wells with 1 Sample Buffer prepared by 4-fold dilution of 4 Sample Buffer with water. 6. It is a good idea to note the orientation and order the samples were loaded. This can be done by noting which samples were loaded adjacent to each electrode. Table 6. 1 Running Buffer Volumes 1 Running Buffer Volumes Minimum Volumes - Cooling potential is at a minimum, which may affect resolution. Outer Tank is filled to just flood the bottom of the glass plates Inner tank is filled to above the wells Maximum Volumes - Cooling is high, offering good resolution of samples. Outer Tank is filled to the maximum fill line Inner tank is filled to above the wells Volumes when using the cooling packs - Cooling is at a maximum. Cooling packs are inserted behind the gels. Outer Tank is filled to the maximum fill line Inner tank is filled to above the wells omnipage mini vertical electrophoresis module 250 ml 500 ml 1,200 ml 2.8 L 1,000 ml 2.3 L I. Running the Gels 1. Fit the lid and connect to a power supply. 2. Consult Table 7 for recommended power supply voltage settings. 3. Turn the power supply off when the loading dye reaches the bottom of the gel; sooner if the proteins are below 4 kda in size. 4. Remove the electrophoresis module, first emptying the inner buffer into the main tank. Buffer can be re-used but this may affect run quality if continued. 5. Unscrew the glass plates and gently pry apart the glass plates. The gel will usually stick to one of the plates and can be removed by first soaking in buffer and then gently lifting with a spatula. 6. The gel is now ready to be stained with Coomassie Blue or silver stain, or the proteins in the gel can be transferred to a membrane by electroblotting for specific band identification and further analysis.

7 Table 7. Voltage Settings Recommended Voltages and Resultant Current for 1 mm thick, 12% gels. 1 gel 2 gels 3 gels 4 gels omnipage mini vertical electrophoresis module 90 225 V 20 45 ma 90 225 V 40 90 ma 90 225 V 60 135 ma 90 225 V 80 180 ma II. Protein Blotting using the Electroblotter Module A. Setting up the Blot Sandwich Note: For the most commonly used electroblotting buffer solutions see Preparation Instructions, Electroblotting Buffer Solutions. 1. Each blot sandwich should be set up as follows: a. Cassette clamp -ve (negative electrode, black) side placed in a tray or other suitable surface. b. Presoaked fiber pad. Note: two fiber pads can be used with thin gels. c. Two pieces of thick filter paper, 2 3 mm thick, presoaked in buffer. d. PAGE gel e. Transfer membrane Usually the transfer membrane requires presoaking but consult with the manufacturer s instructions for the type of membrane used. This should be smoothed so that no air bubbles have been trapped. f. Two pieces of thick filter paper, 2 3 mm thick, presoaked in buffer. g. Presoaked fiber pad. Note: two fiber pads can be used with thin gels. h. Cassette clamp +ve (positive electrode, red) side slotted into the groove in the bottom of the black cassette. 2. Close the hinge carefully so as to not disturb the sandwich. 3. Fill the tank with electroblotting buffer solution up to the maximum fill line indicated on the side of each unit. See Table 8 for buffer volume required. Note: Improved transfer can usually be obtained by using chilled buffer. Table 8. Buffer volume for the Electroblotter Module Note: Each cooling pack will take the place of 100 ml of buffer. Number of Cassettes Buffer Volume 1 Cassette 1,380 ml 2 Cassettes 1,290 ml 3 Cassettes 1,200 ml B. Running the Blot 1. Insert the cassettes into the slots in the electroblotting module with the black side of each adjacent to the negative electrode. It is a good idea to note the orientation and order the blot sandwiches were loaded. This can be done by noting which samples were loaded adjacent to each respective electrode. 2. Use of a magnetic stirring bar and plate is recommended to mix the buffer to give consistency of transfer. A 4 mm diameter stirring bar should be placed underneath the module, in the center of the tank. The cooling pack provided, pre-frozen, can be inserted at the side or front of the tank for extended blots. Additional cooling packs can be purchased as necessary to further aid cooling. 3. Insert the module, fit the lid, and connect to a power supply. 4. Consult Table 9 for recommended power supply voltage settings and blot times. Please note voltages and current will vary according to the number of cassettes, type and temperature of buffer, and thickness and percentage of gel. These will also affect quality of transfer, so the time course of transfer should be performed for the particular samples and conditions.

8 Table 9. Recommended Voltages and Average Resultant Currents Duration of Blotting 1 Hour 3 Hours omnipage mini electroblotter module 100 V 400 ma 50 V 200 ma 5. When the blot time is completed, turn the power supply off. 6. Remove the cassettes from the main tank. Buffer can be re-used but this may affect run quality if continued. 7. Lift the hinge of each cassette and gently pry apart the blot sandwich and remove the membrane from the gel. 8. The membrane is now ready to be probed. References 1. Sambrook, Fritsch, and Maniatis, Molecular Cloning A Laboratory Manual, Second Edition, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, (Cold Spring Harbor, NY: 1989). 2. Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, Greene Publishing Associates and Wiley-Interscience, 1989. 3. Towbin, J. etal., Electrophoretic transfer of proteins from polyacrylamide gels to nitrocellulose sheets: Procedure and some applications, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 76, 4350-4354 (1979). 4. Blotting Techniques, in Gel Electrophoresis of Proteins, A Practical Approach, Hames, B.D., and Rickwood, D., eds., IRL Press. (1990) Ch.1, 7.10, p. 85-97. EZBlue and ProteoSilver are trademarks of Sigma- Aldrich Biotechnology LP and Sigma-Aldrich Co. Trizma is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP and Sigma-Aldrich Co Parafilm is a registered trademark of American Can Co. Coomassie is a registered trademark of Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. MG,MAM 06/10-1

9 Appendix Table 10. Gel Combs - ominpage mini gel electrophoresis unit Catalog Number Description Sample Volume for a 5 mm deep well gel (µl) EP1339 Comb 1 Prep, 1 Marker, 0.75 mm thick 500 EP1340 Comb 5 sample, 0.75 mm thick 70 EP1341 Comb 8 sample MC, 0.75 mm thick 40 EP1342 Comb 9 sample, 0.75 mm thick 35 EP1343 Comb 10 sample, 0.75 mm thick 30 EP1344 Comb 12 sample, 0.75 mm thick 25 EP1345 Comb 16 sample MC, 0.75 mm thick 20 EP1346 Comb 20 sample, 0.75 mm thick 15 EP1347 Comb 1 Prep, 1 Marker, 1 mm thick 650 EP1348 Comb 5 sample, 1 mm thick 100 EP1349 Comb 8 sample MC, 1 mm thick 60 EP1350 Comb 9 sample, 1 mm thick 50 EP1351 Comb 10 sample, 1 mm thick 40 EP1352 Comb 12 sample, 1 mm thick 35 EP1353 Comb 16 sample MC, 1 mm thick 25 EP1354 Comb 20 sample, 1 mm thick 20 EP1356 Comb 1 Prep, 1 Marker, 1.5 mm thick 1,000 EP1357 Comb 5 sample, 1.5 mm thick 140 EP1358 Comb 8 sample MC, 1.5 mm thick 80 EP1359 Comb 9 sample, 1.5 mm thick 70 EP1360 Comb 10 sample, 1.5 mm thick 30 EP1361 Comb 12 sample, 1.5 mm thick 50 EP1362 Comb 16 sample MC, 1.5 mm thick 40 EP1363 Comb 20 sample, 1.5 mm thick 30 EP1364 Comb 1 Prep, 1 Marker, 2 mm thick 1300 EP1365 Comb 5 sample, 2 mm thick 200 EP1366 Comb 8 sample MC, 2 mm thick 120 EP1367 Comb 9 sample, 2 mm thick 100 EP1368 Comb 10 sample, 2 mm thick 80 EP1369 Comb 12 sample, 2 mm thick 70 EP1370 Comb 16 sample MC, 2 mm thick 50 EP1371 Comb 20 sample, 2 mm thick 40 MC denotes Multi-Channel pipette compatible.

10 Table 11. Additional Equipment Product Description Parafilm M roll size 2 in. 250 ft Parafilm M roll size 4 in. 125 ft Parafilm M roll size 4 in. 250 ft Screws 4 Cables (Pack of 2) Cooling Packs Gel Staining Tray Transilluminator UV/White light AC input 115 V, 60 Hz Power supply 250V AC input 110 V US 3-pin plug Power supply 250V AC input 220 V EU 2-pin plug Catalog Number P7543 P7793 P7668 EP1306 EP2002 EP1311 T0567 Z363820 PS2501 PS2502 Table 12. Electrophoresis Chemicals Product Description Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS), for electrophoresis, 98.5% (GC) Tris-Glycine-SDS Buffer, 10 Concentrate Trizma Base, primary standard and buffer, >99.9% (titration) Glycine, for electrophoresis 99% Ethanol, 200 proof (absolute), for molecular biology 2-propanol, BioReagent, for molecular biology 99% Hydrochloric acid solution, 1.0 N Acrylamide, for electrophoresis 99% (HPLC), powder Acrylamide solution, 40% for electrophoresis, sterile-filtered N,N -Methylenebisacrylamide, for electrophoresis 98%, powder N,N -Methylenebisacrylamide solution, for electrophoresis, 2.0% in water Ammonium Persulphate, for electrophoresis 98.0% Water, Molecular Biology Reagent 2-Mercaptoethanol, for electrophoresis TEMED, N,N,N,N -Tetramethylethylenediamine, BioReagent, suitable for electrophoresis, 99% Glycerol 99%, for electrophoresis Bromophenol Blue, sodium salt, for electrophoresis EZBlue Gel Staining Reagent Brilliant Blue R Staining Solution, ethanol solution ProteoSilver Plus Silver Stain Kit ProteoSilver Silver Stain Kit Gel Loading Solution, Type I, for non-denaturing PAGE Catalog Number L3771 T7777 T1503 G8898 E7023 I9516 H3162 A3553 A4058 M7279 M1533 A3678 W4502 M7154 T9281 G8773 B5525 G1041 B6529 PROTSIL2 PROTSIL1 G7654

11 Table 13 Electroblotting Chemicals Product Description Trizma Base, primary standard and buffer, >99.9% (titration) Glycine, for electrophoresis 99% Methanol, BioReagent, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS), for electrophoresis, 98.5% (GC) Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO 3 ), BioXtra 99.5% Sodium Carbonate (Na 2 CO 3 ), BioXtra 99.0% Water, Molecular Biology Reagent Catalog Number T1503 G8898 M1770 L3771 S6297 S7795 W4502 Aldrich brand products are sold through Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. warrants that its products conform to the information contained in this and other Sigma-Aldrich publications. Purchaser must determine the suitability of the product(s) for their particular use. dditional terms and conditions may apply. Please see reverse side of the invoice or packing slip.