C.B.S. Scientific QNX-700 User Manual

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Quadra Electrophoresis Systems

4-Place Mini-Vertical Slab Gel /Blotting Systems

QNC-700, with cooling QNX-700

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Section 1: General Information

1.1 Introduction and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2 Specications

1.3 Comb Specications for Hand Cast Gels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.4 Safety

Section 2: Description of Parts

2.1 Unpacking and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 3: Instructions for Slab Gel Electrophoresis Using Pre-Cast Gels

3.1 Preparing Electrophoresis Unit Using Pre-Cast Gels . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

3.2 Running the Gel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.3 Removing the Gel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 4: Alternate Protocol for Slab Gel Electrophoresis Using Hand-Cast Gels

4.1 Gel Wrap™ Gasket Casting Method

4.2 Preparing Electrophoresis Unit Using Hand-Cast Gels

Section 5: Instructions for Western Blotting

5.1 Preparing Unit for Electro-Blotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

5.2 Electro-Blotting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5.2 Removing the Blot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Section 6: Running Conditions

6.1 Recommended Power for Slab Gels

6.2 Recommended Power for Electro-Blotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6.3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6.4 Recommended ClearPAGE™ Buffer Formulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

Section 7: Maintenance of Equipment

7.1 Care and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Section 8: Ordering Information

8.1 Ordering Information for Quadra Electrophoresis System. . . . . . . . . . 22

8.2 Ordering Information for Related Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Section 9: Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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ENGLISH

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

This Instruction Manual will explain how to use this product safely and effectively. Please read and carefully follow the instruction manual in its entirety.

The triangle/exclamation mark symbol alerts the user of the product to important operational, maintenance, and/or warranty requirements.

The triangle/lighting bolt symbol alerts the user of the product to potentially hazardous electrical exposure.

Failure to adhere to the instructions could result in personal and/or laboratory hazards, as well as invalidate any warranty. Always turn off the DC power source prior to disconnecting power cords from the product. Disconnect power cords from the power source

rst and then from the product. For maximum safety, always operate this system in an isolated, low trafc area, not accessible to unauthorized personnel. Never operate dam-

aged or leaking equipment.

WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

This product was produced utilizing the highest practical standards of materials, work-

manship, and design. C.B.S. Scientic warrants that the product has been tested and will meet or exceed published specications. This warranty is valid only if the product

has been operated and maintained according to the instructions provided.

C.B.S. Scientic warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal service for one year from date of shipment. If the product

proves defective during this period, C.B.S. Scientic will repair or replace it at our

option, free of charge, if returned to us postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover: damage in transit, damage caused by carelessness, misuse or neglect, normal wear through frequent use, damage caused by solvent corrosion, damage caused by improper handling or user alteration, nor unsatisfactory performance as a result of con-

ditions beyond our control. C.B.S. Scientic shall in no event be liable for incidental nor consequential damages, including without limitation, lost prots, loss of income, loss

of business opportunities, loss of use and other related damages, however caused, nor any damage arising from the incorrect use of the product.

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FRANÇAIS INFORMATION IMPORTANTE À L’USAGE DES UTILISATEURS

Le présent manuel d’utilisation explique la manière de se servir efcacement du produit en conditions

de sécurité. Il est recommandé de soigneusement lire la totalité du manuel, avec ses consignes

et ses instructions.

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GARANTIE ET RESPONSABILITÉ

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du produit.

ESPAÑOL INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA EL USUARIO

El presente instructivo explica la manera de usar este producto en forma segura y efectiva. Sírvase leerlo en su totalidad y seguir detenidamente las indicaciones que contiene.

El símbolo del triángulo con exclamación llama la atención del usuario a requisitos importantes para el uso y mantenimiento del producto, así como para la validez de la garantía.

El símbolo del triángulo con rayo llama la atención del usuario a la posibilidad de riesgos eléctricos.

El incumplimiento de las instrucciones aquí señaladas podría dar lugar a riesgos a la persona, al laboratorio o a ambos y podría anular toda garantía. Siempre apague la fuente de corriente continua antes de desenchufar los cables eléctricos del producto. Primero desconecte los cables de la fuente de energía y después del producto. Para mayor seguridad, siempre use este sistema en un área aislada, de poco movimiento de personas e inaccesible a personal no autorizado. Jamás use equipo que presenta algún daño o fuga.

GARANTÍA Y RESPONSABILIDAD

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DEUTSCH WICHTIGE INFORMATION FÜR DEN BENUTZER

Diese Bedienungsanleitung beschreibt wie man dieses Produkt sicher und wirksam benutzt. Bitte lesen und befolgen Sie alle Anweisungen in dieser Anleitung.

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GARANTIE UND HAFTUNG

Dieses Produkt wurde unter Anwendung von Produkten mit höchster Qualität und aus Materialien mit bester Verarbeitung und modernstem Design hergestellt. C.B.S Scientic garantiert, daß das Produkt getestet wurde und alle publizierten Spezikationen übertrifft. Diese Garantie ist jedoch nur gültig, wenn das Produkt nach der beigefügten Bedienungsanleitung bedient und gewartet wurde.

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entstanden sind.

ITALIANO INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI PER L’UTENTE

Questo manuale spiega come utilizzare questo prodotto in maniera sicura ed efciente. Si pregai di leggere e seguire con cautela le istruzioni di ogni parte di questo manuale.

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GARANZIA E RESPONSABILITÀ

Questo prodotto è stato fabbricato seguendo gli standard più elevati per i materiali, la manodopera e la progettazione. La C.B.S. Scientic garantisce il prodotto è stato sottoposto a prova e raggiunge o supera i valori pubblicati per i dati tecnici. Questa garanzia è valida solo se il prodotto è messo in esercizio e soggetto a manutenzione secondo le istruzioni fornite.

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prodotto.

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SECTION 1

General Information

1.1 Introduction

C.B.S. Scientic offers the Quadra Electrophoresis Systems for performing SDS-Page,

acrylamide-nucleic acid separations and electro-blotting. These quadruple capacity units

provide the capability of running or blotting four gels simultaneously. The Quadra comes in two models, with (QNC-700) or without (QNX-700) temperature controlled buffer conditions. Each unit includes 2 cores, 4 blotting cassettes with sponge pads.

These systems are designed primarily to be used with a variety of precast gels. (See

Table 1). Hand-cast gels can also be run in this unit with the use of accessory combs,

plates and spacers.

Table 1: Features of Vertical Mini-Gel Systems

Model # Capacity Plate Dimensions

QNC-700 QNX-700

Quadruple 10cm x 10cm

(w x h)

10cm x 9cm*

10cm x 8cm

*requires adaptor

shim plate

Compatible

Precast Gels

ClearPAGE

Expedeon

Invitrogen

PAGEr

NuPAGE

SERVAgel

Lonza

Cooling

QNC-700 has double-

sided cooling labyrinth for

use with external cooler

1.2 Specications

Constructions:

Buffer chamber, safety cover, core Acrylic

Electrodes Pure Platinum wire .009” diameter Power cords FR Silicone rated 7500VDC, 200mA, 65°C Combs Teon Glass plates Soda-lime oat glass & Borosilicate Spacers PVC Clamps Polypropylene, stainless steel

Safety Certication EN61010-1-1993 (IEC1010-1)

Table 2: Specications

Model # QNC-700, QNX-700

Shipping Weight 10lbs

Overall Size 40cm(l) x 30cm(w) x 25cm(h)

Recommended buffer volume:

a) Separation phase:

• 2 cathode reservoirs

• 1 anode lower reservoir

• Total Buffer min./max. requirement

b) Electro-blotting phase

Distance between electrodes 9cm

Voltage limit 250V

16”(l) x 12”(w) x 10”(h)

200mls/each for a total of 400mls 1100mls

0.95 - 1.5 L

1.7 L total

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1.3 Comb Specications for Hand Cast Gels

COMB OPTIONS, material: PTFE, tooth depth: 9.5mm, overall length: 7.9cm

Cat. # # of

MVX-0701 1 0.75 66.6 356 MVX-0710 10 0.75 5.23 28 MVX-0714 14 0.75 3.3 19 MVX-0716 16 0.75 2.92 16 MVX-1001 1 1.0 66.6 474 MVX-1010 10 1.0 5.23 37 MVX-1014 14 1.0 3.3 24 MVX-1016 16 1.0 2.92 21 MVX-1501 1 1.5 66.6 712 MVX-1510 10 1.5 5.23 56 MVX-1514 14 1.5 3.3 35 MVX-1516 16 1.5 2.92 31

Maximum loading volume is calculated by taking 75% of the total tooth volume.

Teeth

Thickness of

Teeth (mm)

Width of

Teeth (mm)

Recommended Max.

Sample Vol./Well

1.4 Safety

(µl)*

Power to the Quadra Electrophoresis System is to be supplied by an external DC voltage power supply that must be ground isolated so that the DC voltage output oats with respect to ground. For any power supply used, the maximum specied operat-

ing parameters for the units are:

Maximum Limits

300 VDC

30 watts power

190mA current

60°C ambient temperature

Current to the unit, provided from the external power supply, must enter the unit through the lid assembly, providing a safety interlock to the user. Current to the unit is broken when the lid is removed. Do not attempt to use the unit without the

safety lid, and always turn the power supply off before removing the lid, or when

working with the unit in any way. Follow safety precautions specied by the

power supply manufacuturer.

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SECTION 2

Description of Parts

2.1 Unpacking and Components

Please verify that your unit comes complete with the following components:

Quadra Electrophoresis System:

• Lower Reservoir (QNC-700 includes 2 cooling labrinths and 2 tubing

adapters)

• Safety cover

• Power leads (must be attached before using. See section 3.1.1)

• 2 Cores

• 4 blotting cassettes with foam pads (not shown)

• Adaptor plate for running single gels (not shown)

safety cover and power leads

2 cooling labyrinths (on QNC-700 only)

2 cores

lower buffer reservoir

2 tubing adapters (on QNC-700 only)

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SECTION 3

Instructions for Slab Gel Electrophoresis Using Pre-Cast Gels

3.1 Preparing the Electrophoresis Unit

1. Power leads are shipped separately and

must be attached before using your Quadra. Thread the power lead ends into

the lid receptacles and rotate in clockwise direction to hand tighten.

2. Place unit in authorized work area. Remove

safety cover from the assembled unit by simultaneously pressing down on white push pins while lifting up on blue safety cover as

shown in gure 1.

Do not remove safety cover by pulling up

on leads!

3. Remove white core from lower reservoir

by grasping core with one hand and lifting

directly up as shown in gure 2. Remove

second core in same manner.

4. Open doors on the core assemblies by

pulling up on the white latches, as shown in

gure 3.

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5. Slide pre-cast gel cassette or plate set(s) into

the core assemblies with the notched plate facing in towards the upper buffer reservoir

as shown in gure 4. If using a pre-cast gel stored at 4°C, allow to warm to room tem-

perature. If pouring your own gels please see

Alternate Protocol (Section 4) on pages 1214 describing gel casting using Gel Wrap™.

6. If running one gel, slide white plastic adaptor

plate into the side without the gel. If running

a Lonza 10cm x 9cm gel casssette place clear shim as shown in gure 5.

7. Close doors and relatch by pressing down

on the white latches so that the assembly

looks like that shown in gure 6.

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3.2 Running the Gel

1. Place stirring bar into bottom of reservoir in stirring corral.

2. Place core assemblies into lower reservoir. The anode (red) and cathode (black) elec-

trodes are color-coded on both the core/ cassette assembly and lower reservoir. See

gure 7. Ensure the red dot on the cassette

assembly is on the same side as the red receptacle on the lower reservoir. Fill both core upper reservoir with freshly prepared buffer

(~ 400mls).

If any buffer is spilled into banana jack

receptacles (outlined in yellow boxes in gure 7) in lower reservoir, dry completely using compressed air! Failure to do this will result in accelerated banana jack corrosion. Quadra should look like gure 8.

3. Pour only enough freshly prepared buffer into lower chamber so that the nal buffer level

is just below bottom of sample wells. Using

a pipette or syringe, thoroughly ush out the

wells in the glass plate sandwich with buffer.

Load samples. If outer lanes do not contain

sample, it is recommended that you run

standards and/or ll outer lanes with loading

buffer to reduce smiling and wrap-around effects.

stirring

bar in

stirring

corral

matching

colors

4. Attach safety cover and turn on magnetic stirrer. If you have the cooled unit, cat.

#QNC-700, precool buffers and attach external cooler (set to the desired temperature) to

the tubing adaptors so that the inlet is on the bottom and the outlet is on top as shown in

gure 9. The Quadra is now ready to attach

to the power supply.

5. Connect the leads to the power supply,

matching the color-coded red to red and

black to black as shown in gure 10. See Section 6.1 for recommended power conditions. Begin separation by electrophoresis.

outlet

inlet

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3.3 Removing the Gel

1. Turn the power supply off and disconnect the leads from the power supply.

Remove the safety cover from the unit, by

placing thumbs on white posts next to red &

black connectors, then pushing down while

pulling up with ngers under lid as shown in gure 9. Do not remove safety cover by

pulling up on leads!

2. Pull up on gel door latches, and open gel

door. Remove gel sandwich from cassette

assembles. Stain and x according to your

preferred method.

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4.1 Alternate Protocol: Using Gel Wrap™ Gasket Casting Method

(Not using Pre-cast gels)

1. Place all components in an authorized work area. You will need: glass plate set,

Gel Wrap™ Gasket, spacer set, comb, 3 GPC-0002 clamps, and polyacrylamide

solution. Prepare and clean glass plates by hand washing both plates with a high

quality lab detergent followed by a complete rinsing with dH2O. Air-dry or use a lint-free tissue. Spray/wipe the chosen inner surfaces of the plate set with 95%

ethanol and dry with lint-free tissue.

2. Start gel casting procedure by holding the 3mm thick, notched back plate with the

rounded bottom corners and applying the gas-

ket around one side of the glass plate. Note: one side of the “U” shaped gasket is at, and

the other side has tubing that will act as a seal around the spacers.

3. When applying the gasket over the rounded

corners of the notched glass plate, make sure the cuts on the gasket align with the rounded corners of the glass plate. Once the gasket is pushed over the bottom edge and corners, work it down the remaining side.

4. Place the gasketed plate on the lab bench with

the tubing side up, and extend the bottom of the plate over the edge of the bench, approximately ¾ of an inch. Place the spacers along side the inside edges of the gasket. Be sure the rounded corner end of each spacer is facing the outside bottom of the plate, following the radius of the glass.

5. Place the thinner unnotched back plate on top

of the bottom assembly, starting from the bottom edge and gently easing the plate down.

Verify the gasket is smooth around the edges

and then clamp along the bottom.

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6. Lift the assembly and stand it on the base of the

clamp. For leveling, push glass plate assembly down until it stops against clamp body. Clamp the sides of the assembly with additional casting clamps on either side. As each clamp is attached, be sure the gasket is aligned between the plates forming a seal.

7. Apply PAGE solution to gel plate sandwich using

a syringe or pipette. If using a stacking gel, pour desired height of running gel, then overlay a small

amount of dH2O or 0.1% SDS solution to top of

gel.

8. After polymerization, rinse with buffer, add stacking gel solution and insert comb. For regular, unit percentage gels, add polyacrylamide solution to correct height, and insert comb. Allow gel to set,

usually 20 minutes. Extra gel solution in pipette

or syringe can be monitored to test polymerization of gel mix.

9. Disassembly (see right and below right). Hold the

clamped plate assembly with one hand. Remove the gasket by starting at one of the top ends and pulling up and out on the gasket until it releases from the plate, up to the bottom of each of the white clamps. When each clamp is reached DO

NOT remove it, instead feed the gasket down

through the clamp body and repeat pulling up and out. Continue feeding until the gasket is fully detached. Once gasket is removed, detach clamps. If gel, is not to be used immediately, wrap entire plate sandwich with plastic wrap tightly to seal and store at 4°C for up to a month.

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SECTION 4 Alternate Protocol for Slab Gel Electrophoresis.

4.2 Preparing the Electrophoresis Unit when Using Gel Wrap™ Gasket Casting Method

1. Place unit in authorized work area. Remove safety cover from the assembled unit by simultaneously pressing down on white push pins while lifting up on

blue safety cover as shown in gure 1. Do not remove safety cover by pulling up on leads!

(Not using Pre-cast gels)

2. Remove white core from lower reservoir by grasping

core with one hand and lifting directly up as shown in

gure 2. Remove second core in same manner.

3. Open doors on the core assemblies by pulling up on the white latches, as shown in gure 3.

4. Slide glass plate sandwiches into the core assemblies

with the notched plate facing in towards the upper

buffer reservoir as shown in gure 4.

5. If running one gel, slide white plastic adaptor plate into

the side without the gel.

6. Close doors and relatch by pressing down on the

white latches so that the assembly looks like that

shown in gure 5.

9. For rest of protocol please refer to instructions on pages 10-11 (Sections 3.2 and 3.3) for running the gel

and removing it after electrophoresis.

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SECTION 5 Instructions for Western Blotting

5.1 Preparing the Unit for Blotting

1. Remove safety cover from the assembled unit by simultaneously pressing down on white push pins while lifting up on blue safety cover. Do not

remove safety cover by pulling up on leads!

Remove white core from lower reservoir by grasping core with one hand and lifting directly up. Open doors on the core assembly by pulling up

on the white latches, as shown in gure 1.

2. Open blotting cassette as shown in gures 2-3 and lay it at on the bench.

3. Assemble blotting stack as shown in gure 4. With

cassette wide open assemble components on black side in the following order: foam pad, gel*, buffer saturated transfer membrane, then buffer saturated blotting paper. Smooth with gloved

nger or roll with glass rod to be sure no bubbles

exist between the gel an the transfer membrane.

*Note: to prepare gel for blotting, trim off wells

and any excess acrylamide at the bottom, and

invert 180º so that the large molecular weight

proteins are at the bottom of the cassette. This

puts them in contact with a stronger eld strength

and allows the blotting transfer to take place more

efciently.

blotting paper

membrane

gel

foam pad

black side

red side

high molecular weight bands at this end

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4. Insert blotting casettes into core making sure that red side faces outward. See diagram 5.

5. Close doors and re-latch by pressing down on

the white latches so that assembly looks like that

shown in gure 6. If running one blot, slide white

reservoir conversion plate into the side without the blotting cassette.

5.2 Electro- Blotting Procedure

1. Place stirring bar in bottom corral of lower reservoir. Place core/blotting cassette assemblies

into lower reservoir. The anode (red) and cathode (black) electrodes are color-coded on both

the core/cassette assembly and lower reservoir.

Ensure the red dot on the cassette assemblies

are on the same side as the red receptacle on the lower reservoir. Attach safety cover and turn on magnetic stirrer. If you have the cooled unit, cat.

#QNC-700, precool buffers and attach external cooler (set to the desired temperature) to the

tubing adaptors so that the inlet is on the bottom

and the outlet is on top (see g. 9 on page 10).

black sides

red side

2. Pour 1.7 liters of freshly prepared, chilled (4º) buffer into lower buffer reservoir. Buffer will percolate into central core.

3. Attach safety cover. The unit should look as shown in gure 7 and is ready for power.

4. Connect the leads to the power supply, matching

the color-coded red to red and black to black as

shown in gure 8. See Section 6.2 for recommended power conditions. Begin transfer by

electrophoresis.

5.3 Removing the Blot

1. Turn the power supply off and disconnect the leads from the power supply. Remove the

safety cover from the unit, by placing thumbs on

white posts next to red & black connectors, then pushing down while pulling up with ngers under

lid. Do not remove safety cover by pulling up on leads!

2. Blotting cassettes can be removed by leaving the

core in place and opening the top latches of the core, opening the doors and lifting the cassettes out. Unlatch the blotting cassettes and remove

blot from blotting sandwich.

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SECTION 6 Running Conditions

6.1 Recommended Power for Slab Gels:

Precise electrophoresis conditions will vary according to the number and type of gels used, buffer conditions employed, power input, and the general goal of the

experiment. Refer to reference section 6.3 for in depth discussions on practical and

theoretical approaches to protein gel electrophoresis.

6.1.1 ClearPAGE Gels

Run Voltage Starting Current Ending Current Approx. Run TIme

180VDC 90mA/gel 40mA/gel 30-75 minutes

6.1.2 General Recommendations

If running only one gel, keep the volts the same but reduce the mA’s by half. Keep in mind that as the thickness of gel increases, the mA’s increase proportionally.

At constant voltage, the proteins will migrate at a constant rate during electrophoresis with adequate heating appropriate for denaturing gels. Increasing the voltage/

mA (for a single gel thickness and percentage) will speed mobility but increase the

risk of overheating.

If using the cooling capbility of the QNC-700 the power input and the migration rate

can be increased. The joule heating generated by the higher power is offset by the cooling effect of the buffer between the gels.

6.1.3 Tris-Glycine Gels

For SDS-PAGE Tris-Glycine (Laemmli) buffer systems with two 1.0mm thick gels at

room temperature use the following conditions at constant voltage:

80VDC until samples have fully entered stacking gel 120VDC @ 60mA-90mA/gel (depending on gel type) thereafter until dye is

near bottom of gel

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6.2 Electro-Blotting

As a general recommendation, equilibrate gels (after running) with the diluted transfer buffer for 5 to 10 minutes before transfer.

ClearPAGE™ Transfer Buffer 10X/20X

Typical Blotting conditions for Quadra

Power Supply Set-

ting

Blot time 1.5 - 2.0 hours with stirring

Expected current 180mA / 1 gel

cat. # FB82500

(see Section 6.4)

Methanol 200ml

Ultrapure Water 720ml

Blotting Buffer

100ml

(1:10 dilution)

200V constant

220mA / 2 gels 300mA / 4 gels

6.3 References

1. Hames, B.D. (ed.) (1998). Gel Electrophoresis of Proteins. A Practical Approach. 3rd edn. Oxford University Press, Oxford. Ch. 1,3.

2. Sambrook, J., Fritsch, Russell, D. (2001). Molecular Cloning. A Laboratory Manual. 3 York. A8.40-A8.55

3. Ausubel, F.M., Brent, R., Kingston, R.E., Moore, D.D., Seidman, J.G., Smith, J.A., Struhl, K. (ed) (1993). Current Protocols in Molecular Biology. Vol. 2, Greene Publishing Associates, Inc. and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Ch. 10.

edn. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, New

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6.4 Recommended ClearPAGE™ Buffer Formulations

As an alternative to the ClearPAGE buffers available for purchase, these formulations may be used to prepare buffers yourself. Use high-quality, low-conductance

ingredients. Do NOT use acid or base to adjust the pH!

Standard SDS Running Buffer, 20X for Reduced Samples (Cat. # FB60500)

* pH should be between 8.4 and 8.5 at 25° C.

Ingredient MW Molarity Qty/Liter

Tricine (free acid) 179.17 0.8M 143.4 g

Tris (free base) 121.14 1.2M 145.2 g

SDS (2%) 288.38 - 20.0 g

Sodium Meta-bisulte 104.06 50mM 5.0 g

Ultrapure water (ll to) - - 1000ml

* For non-reduced samples (especially antibodies), omit the Sodium Meta-bisulte

Standard SDS Running Buffer, 20X for Non-Reduced Samples, (Cat. # FB50500)

* pH should be between 8.4 and 8.5 at 25° C.

Ingredient MW Molarity Qty/Liter

Tricine (free acid) 179.17 0.8M 143.4 g

Tris (free base) 121.14 1.2M 145.2 g

SDS (2%) 288.38 - 20.0 g

Ultrapure water (ll to) - - 1000ml

* For non-reduced samples (especially antibodies), omit the Sodium Meta-bisulte

Turbo SDS Running Buffer, 20X, (Cat. # FB14500)

* pH should be between 8.3 and 8.4 at 25° C.

Ingredient MW Molarity Qty/Liter

MPS (free acid) 209.26 0.6M 125.6 g

Tris (free base) 121.14 1.2M 145.2 g

SDS (2%) 288.38 - 20.0 g

Sodium Meta-bisulte 104.06 50mM 5.0 g

Ultrapure water (ll to) - - 1000 ml

* For non-reduced samples (especially antibodies), omit the Sodium Meta-bisulte

Tris-Glycine-SDS Transfer Buffer, 10X, (Cat. # FB82500)

* pH should be between 8.4 and 8.6 at 25° C.

Ingredient MW Molarity Qty/Liter

Tris (free base) 121.14 0.25M 30.3 g

SDS (2%) 288.38 - 20.0 g

Glycine 75.07 1.92M 144.1 g

Ultrapure water (ll to) - - 1000 ml

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6.4 Recommended ClearPAGE™ Buffer Formulations, con’t.

LDS Sample Buffer, 4x, (Cat. # FB31010)

*pH should be between 7.7 and 7.8 at 25° C.

Ingredient MW Molarity Qty/Liter

Glycerol (40%) - - 400 g

Ficoll-400 (4%) - - 40 g

Triethanol amine, pH7.6 149.2 0.8M 120.0

6 N HCL 36.46 - 93.0 g

Lithium Dodecyl Sulfate (4%) - - 40 g EDTA Di-Sodium 372.2 2mM 7.44 g Brilliant Blue G250 (0.025%) - - 0.25g Phenol Red - - 0.25 g Ultrapure water (ll to) - - 1000 ml

Standard DNA/Native Running Buffer, 20X, (Cat. # GB61500)

*pH should be between 8.35 and 8.45 at 25° C.

Ingredient MW Molarity Qty/Liter

Tricine (free acid) 179.17 0.8M 143.4 g

Tris (free base) 121.14 1.2M 145.2 g

Ultrapure water (ll to) - - 1000ml

DNA/Native Sample Buffer, 4x, (Cat. # GB33002)

* pH should be 7.6 at 25° C.

Ingredient MW Molarity Qty/Liter

Glycerol (40%) - - 400 g

Ficoll-400 (4%) - - 40 g

Triethanol amine, pH7.6 149.2 0.8M 120.0

6 N HCL 36.46 - 93.0 g

EDTA Di-Sodium 372.2 2mM 7.44 g

Brilliant Blue G250 (0.025%) - - 0.25g

Phenol Red - - 0.25 g

Ultrapure water (ll to) - - 1000 ml

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SECTION 7

Maintenance of Equipment

7.1 Care and Handling

The plastic components of the Quadra Electrophoresis Systems are fabricated from acrylic and polycarbonate. Electrodes and connectors are made from pure platinum,

stainless steel, and chrome plated brass. As with any laboratory instrument, adequate care ensures consistent and reliable performance.

After each use, rinse buffer chamber, gel tray and combs with de-ionized water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth or paper towel, or allow to air dry. Whenever necessary, all components may be washed gently with water and a non-abrasive detergent, and rinsed

and dried as above. Never use abrasive cleaners, glass cleaning sprays or scouring

pads to clean the components, as these will damage the unit and components.

Additional precautions:

• Do not autoclave or dry-heat sterilize the apparatus or components.

• Do not expose the apparatus or components to phenol, acetone, benzene,

halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or alcohols.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the apparatus or components to UV light.

• Do NOT treat with diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC)-treated water for extended periods at 37°C. A brief rinse with DEPC-water is sufcient after a thorough wash, followed by a quick rinse in 50% ethanol.

7.2 Maintenance

The following inspection and maintenance procedures will help maintain the safety and

reliable performance of the Quadra Systems. Replacement parts can be ordered by calling 1-858-755-4959 or by contacting your local distributor.

• Banana plugs and power cords should be inspected regularly. If the banana

plugs become loose or do not feel friction tight replace the plugs or power cords.

• Should power cord assemblies (connectors, wire or shrouds) show any signs of wear or damage (e.g. cracks, nicks, abrasions, or melted insulation), re-

place them immediately.

• The platinum wire is secured to the banana jack by compression between a

stainless washer and the jack nut. The nut/washer interface should be tight and free of corrosion.

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SECTION 8 Ordering Information

Quadra Ordering Information

COMBS: See page 6.

CAT. # DESCRIPTION

QUADRA COMBO MINI-VERTICALS - 10CM(W) X 10CM(H)*

QNX-700

QNC-700

Accessories and Related Products for Quadra Systems

EBX-BC-700 Accessory Blotting Cassette, includes sponge pad EBX-SP-700 Accessory Sponge Pads, set of 4 QDC-P Quick-Disconnect Coupling, self-closing DCX-SP-108 Accessory shim plate for 8cm(w) Bio-Rad gels DCX-P1010R Gel Wrap DCX-E0710 Gel Wrap DCX-E1010 Gel Wrap DCX-E1510 Gel Wrap DCX-S0710R Gel Wrap DCX-S1010R Gel Wrap DCX-S1510R Gel Wrap DCX-MC-4 DCX-P1010 Multi-Caster Glass Plate Set DCX-S0710 Multi-Caster Spacer Set, 0.75mm thick DCX-S1010 Multi-Caster Spacer Set, 1.0mm thick DCX-S1510 Multi-Caster Spacer Set, 1.5mm thick EBU-204 EBX-700 EBU-4000 EPS-300 X EPS-200 X

Quadra System, CE, 4-place, Complete System

Quadra System, CE, 4-place, Cooled, Complete System

Glass Plate Set

Gasket, 0.75mm thick

Gasket, 1.0mm thick

Gasket, 1.5mm thick

Spacer Set, 0.75mm thick

Spacer Set, 1.0mm thick

Spacer Set, 1.5mm thick

Mini-Vertical Multi-Caster, 4-place, Unit Only

Mini-Blotting System, CE, 4 place, fits 10 x 10cm gels Mini-Blotting System, CE, 4 place, fits 10 x 10cm gels Semi-Dry Blotting System, transfer area of 20cm x 20cm Power Supply, CE, 10-300V, 4-500mA

High Current Power Supply, CE, 5-200V, 10-2000mA

Quadra Multi-Caster Kit, 4-place - Cat. #’s

# Comb

Wells

10 DCX4K-0710 DCX4K-1010 DCX4K-1510 14 DCX4K-0714 DCX4K-1014 DCX4K-1514 16 DCX4K-0716 DCX4K-1016 DCX4K-1516

Spacer & Comb

Thickness

0.75mm

Spacer & Comb

Thickness

1.0mm

Spacer & Comb

Thickness

1.5mm

Quadra Cool Gel Wrap® Casting Bundle, 4-Place -

# Comb Wells Spacer & Comb

Thickness

0.75mm

10 QN-C0710 QN-C1010 QN-C1510 14 QN-C0714 QN-C1014 QN-C1514 16 QN-C0716 QN-C1016 QN-C1516

Spacer & Comb

Thickness

1.0mm

Spacer & Comb

Thickness

1.5mm

Cat. #’s

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Precast Gel Selection Chart & Ordering information

ClearPAGE SDS gels, packages of 10

Acrylamide %Gel Size (cm)

W x H

10 x 8 - - BK00812-10 BK00817-10

1 well

Cat. #

Cat. #’s

2D well trough +

1 marker lane

Cat. #

12 well

Cat. #

10 x10 - - FK00812-10 FK00817-10

10%

10 x 8 - - BK01012-10 BK01017-10

10 x10 FK01001-10* - FK01012-10 FK01017-10

12%

10 x 8 - - BK01212-10 BK01217-10

10 x10 FK01201-10* - FK01212-10 FK01217-10

16%

10 x 8 - - BK01612-10 BK01617-10

10 x10 - - FK01612-10 FK01617-10

4 - 8%

10 x 8 - - BK40812-10 BK40817-10

10 x10 - - FK40812-10 FK40817-10

4 - 12%

10 x 8 - - BK41212-10 BK41217-10

10 x10 - - FK41212-10 FK41217-10

4 - 20%

10 x 8 - - BK42012-10 BK42017-10

10 x10 FK42001-10* FK42002-10* FK42012-10 FK42017-10

CAT. # DESCRIPTION

ClearPAGE™ BUFFERS, STAINS & MARKERS

FB30001 Antioxidant, 1ml

FB300010 Antioxidant, 10ml

FB31010 LDS Sample Buffer, 4X, 10 ml FB32001 DTT reducer, 10X, 1 ml FB50053 SDS-non-reducing running buffer, 20X, 50 ml FB50500 SDS-non-reducing running buffer, 20X, 0.5L FB60053 Tricine SDS reducing running buffer, 20X, 50mls FB60500 Tricine SDS reducing running buffer, 20X, 0.5L FB14053 Turbo buffer SDS reducing running buffer, 20X, 50ml FB14500 Turbo buffer SDS reducing running buffer, 20X, 0.5L FB82500 Transfer buffer, with SDS, 10X, 0.5L

FB82600 Transfer buffer, without SDS, 10X, 0.5L HG73010 Instant Blue stain, 1 L HG73050 Instant Blue stain, trial size, 50ml HM05160 2-color marker, 0.6ml HM05103 2-color marker, trial size, 30µl

ClearPAGE™ BLOTTING AND DRYING

FB82500 TGS transfer buffer, 10x, 500ml HP19001 Blot sandwich NC 90 x 85mm, 0.2µl nitrocellulose/1mm blotting paper, 2 pack HP19020 Blot sandwich NC 90 x 85mm, 0.2µl nitrocellulose/1mm blotting paper, 20 pack HP29301 Blot sandwich PVDF 90 x 85mm, 0.2µl PVDF/1mm blotting paper, 2 pack HP29320 Blot sandwich PVDF 90 x 85mm, 0.2µl PVDF/1mm blotting paper, 20 pack HB04510 Gel drying solution, 1L HB02520 Precut cellophane, 25cm x 25cm, 20 sheets HB90001 Drying frame with 8 clamps with cellophane, 25cm x 25cm, 20 pieces of cellophane

ClearPAGE™ SAMPLER KITS

FM90002

FM90005

FM90006

ClearPAGE Sampler Kit, Includes 2 each 10cm x 10cm SDS gels of customer’s choice, trial

buffers and instructions.

ClearPAGE Super Sampler Kit, Includes 2 each 10cm x 10cm SDS gels of customer’s choice, trial buffers, trial size 2-color marker, trial size Instant Blue stain and instructions.

ClearPAGE Super Sampler Kit, Includes 2 each 10cm x 8cm SDS gels of customer’s choice, trial buffers, trial size 2-color marker, trial size Instant Blue stain and instructions.

17 well

Cat. #

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Online Ordering

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Telephone

Local and International: 858-755-4959 Toll Free: 800-243-4959

Sales E-mail Address

sales@cbssci.com

Technical Service E-mail Address

technicalservice@cbssci.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 856 Del Mar, CA 92014

Shipping Address

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