High Performance Bio-Rad PowerPac

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Bio-Rad

Product Name:

PowerPac™ HC High-Current Power Supply

Catalog Number:

1645052

Whole cell protein lysate was resolved in 7.5% SDS-PAGE at 140 V using Bio-Rad PowerPac HC. Resolved proteins in SDS-PAGE gel were assembled in cassette of submerged western transfer unit, and proteins were transferred to the nicrocellulose membrane at constant voltage (94V) for 2 hrs. Further, transferred membrane was probed with specific monoclonal primary antibody followed by secondary antibody to detect p300 protein.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Power supply for Western transfer, protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis

Starting Material

SDS-PAGE gel, PAGE buffer, nitrocellulose membrane, submerged western transfer assembly, Transfer buffer, primary and secondary Ab, etc.

Protocol Overview

Whole cell proteins were extracted in RIPA buffer, quantified and resolved in 7.5% SDS-PAGE. A constant potential difference of 80V was applied throughout stacking gel and 140V for separation. After SDS-PAGE, proteins were western transferred in nitrocellulose membrane using submerged assembly with a constant voltage of 94V throughout the run. Further, membrane was blocked in 5% skimmed milk and probed with p300 antibody.

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Results Summary

Bio-Rad PowerPac HC had showed excellent separation of proteins in SDS-PAGE, indicated by absence of any streaking. Upon western transfer using same power pack, a high molecular weight protein p300 got efficiently transferred to nitrocellulose membrane. There were no abnormalities found related to western transfer which indicated precise smooth output voltage throughout the run.

Features Summary

Ideal for high-throughput electrophoresis, Adjustable potential difference (1V increments) and current (0.01A), adjustable timer up to 99hrs, multistep programmable feature, precise safety features.

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Summary

The Good

Precise output accuracy, can sustain high load up to 300mA

The Bad

High cost

The Bottom Line

Excellent power unit. I recommend to all.

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