Labeling

Catalog Number: EBF0003

Introduction  

The FITC Labeling Kit of Elabscience offering a collection of reagents required for FITC labeling is designed to label antibody with amidogen (NH2-). The specially treated FITC in this kit can be used directly. The reagents are enough for approximately 3 labeling reactions each containing 0.1-2 mg of antibody or other protein. Each kit includes 3 Filtration tubes for desaltination of antibody labeling without the need for dialysis. The whole procedure is simple and can be completed in 100 min with proficient operation.

Features  

1.  All-inclusive:This kit provides all the reagents required for FITC labeling.
2.  Quick: The whole procedure only takes 100 min.
3.  Convenient:Desaltination can be achieved with Filtration tube, dialysis or gel filtration is not necessary.
4.  Flexible:The procedure can be easily adapted to both smaller and larger scales, with 0.1-2 mg of protein labeled each time.
5.  Perfect results:This kit has been optimized to determine the optimum labeling ratio of FITC to antibody, lowering the possibility of protein inactivation resulted from insufficient labeling or excess FITC labeling.

Components  

Materials required but not included in this kit  

1.   10μL，50μL，200μL，1000μL adjustable pipettes
2.   Incubator (37°C)
3.   Centrifuge (the centrifugal force can be up to 12,000×g)

Storage  

The kit is stable for 1 year at 2-8°C before opening.

Principle of the assay  

Protein bonds covalently to FITC by thiourea connection as free amino groups of lysine residues in the protein molecule can react with nucleophilic FITC.

Calculation on the amount of FITC

The volume of FITC used in each reaction depends on the amount and concentration of the protein to be labeled. When labeling 2 mg /ml of antibody (IgG, 150 KD), taking antibodies and FITC with the mass ratio of 1 mg: 150 μg can achieve better marking effect.

Assay protocol  

Preparation before experiment:

1. Read the manual carefully.
2. Calculate the volume of FITC to be added.
3. Bring the kit to room temperature 20 min before experiment (Note: put the unused FITC back to the refrigerator).
4. Dissolve FITC: add 30 μL of DMF to the vial of FITC, let it stand for 10 min until it dissolved fully. The concentration of FITC is 10 mg/ml now.

Assay procedure(we label 1 mg of protein in this assay)

1.  Add 1mg of protein sample and corresponding volume of Labeling Buffer to a Filtration tube to make the total volume is 0.5 mL. Centrifuge at 12,000×g for 10 min. (Note:①The maximum volume of Filtration is 0.5 mL. ②The protein sample can be treated with centrifugal ultrafiltration first when at low concentration.)
2.   Add 15 μL of FITC and appropriate volume of Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube, making the final concentration of the protein solution is 2 mg/mL. Mix it thoroughly with a pipette and incubate the tube for 60 min at 37°C.
3.   Centrifuge at 12,000 x g for 10 min
4.   Add appropriate Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube to make the total volume is 0.5 mL. Mix it thoroughly with a pipette and centrifuge at 12,000×g for 10 min. Repeat this step once again.
5.   Add 0.2mL Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube and mix it thoroughly with a pipette. Invert the filtration tube and put it into another centrifugal tube. Centrifuge at 6,000×g for 10 min.
6.   Collect the solution in the centrifugal tube, namely antibody labeled by FITC.

Precautions  

1.   This kit can also be used to label antigen, HRP and polypeptides with amidogen (NH2-). The labeling ratio depends on the amount of amidogen.
2.   DMF should be preserved airtight in a dry place. Seal it with the parafilm immediately after use.
3.   In the step 5 above, Labeling Buffer is used to collect the labeled protein. You can also use other buffer or protective agents as you like.
4.   This kit can be stored for 1 year before opening. Please use it before within the expiration date.
5.   The Filtration tube provided in this kit has a molecular weight cutoff (MWCO) of 10 KD. So please be careful of the molecular weight of the antigen or polypeptide to be labeled.
6.   In the step 2 above, for other quality antibodies, we should control the final concentration of antibody is 2 mg/ml strictly, and then calculate the volume of FITC required according to the quantity of the antibodies.The Filtration tube provided in this kit has a molecular weight cutoff (MWCO) of 10 KD. So please be careful of the molecular weight of the antigen or polypeptide to be labeled.
7.   Ensure no free amino-group being introduced during the coupling process. (Tris, ammonia and sodium azide can react with the activated FITC, thus reducing the conjugation rate of protein-FITC).

Catalog Number: EBC0002

Introduction    

The CY3 Labeling Kit of Elabscience offering a collection of reagents required for CY3 labeling is designed to label antibody with amidogen (NH2-). The CY3 in this kit is sufficient and has been activated for direct use. And the reagents are enough for approximately 3 labeling reactions each containing 0.1-1 mg of antibody or other protein. Each kit includes 3 Filtration tubes for desaltination of antibody labeling without the need for dialysis. The whole procedure is simple and can be completed in 100 min with proficient operation.

Features  

1. All-inclusive: The kit provides all the reagents required for CY3 labeling.
2. Quick:  The whole procedure takes only 100 min.
3. Convenient: Desaltination can be achieved with Filtration tube, dialysis or gel filtration is not necessary.
4. Flexible: The procedure can be easily adapted to both smaller and larger scales, with 0.1-1 mg of protein labeled each time.
5. Perfect results: This kit has been optimized to determine the optimum labeling ratio of CY3 to antibody, lowering the possibility of protein inactivation resulted from insufficient labeling or excess CY3 labeling.

Components  

Materials required but not included in this kit  

1.   10 μL，50 μL，200 μL，1000 μL adjustable high-precision transferpettor.
2.   Incubator (37°C)
3.   Centrifuge (the centrifugal force can be up to 12,000×g)

Storage  

The kit is stable for 1 year at 2-8°C before opening.

Principle of the assay  

The Reactive CY3 reacts with the primary amine (N-terminal and the side chain of lysine residue) specifically, forming stable amide bond.

Calculation on the amount of Reactive CY3

The volume of Reactive CY3 used in every reaction depends on the amount and concentration of the protein to be labeled. with optimization, we determine that the optimum molar ratio of the CY3 to protein is 20:1 when labeling 2 mg/mL of protein sample(IgG ，150 KD).

1. Calculate the millimole of Reactive CY3 to to make the ratio of CY3 to antibody is 20:1 when labeling 2 mg/mL antibody:

mL protein×2mg proteinmL protein×1mmol IgG150,000mg IgG×20mmol CY3mmol protein= mmol CY3

2. Calculate the microliter of 10mM Reactive CY3 to add to the reaction:

mmol CY3×1,000,000μLL×L10 mmol= μL CY3

Example:About 13.3 μL of 10 mM Reactive CY3 solution is to be added        for 0.5 mL of 2 mg/mL IgG(150,000 MW) solution.

0.5 mL IgG×2 mg IgG1 mL IgG×1 mmol IgG150,000 mg IgG×20 mmol CY31 mmol IgG=0.000133 mmol CY3

0.000133 mmol CY3×1,000,000 μLL×L10 mmol=13.3 μL CY3 Solution

Assay protocol  

Preparation before experiment:

1.  Read the manual carefully.
2.  Calculate the volume of Reactive CY3 to be added.
3.  Bring the kit to room temperature for 20 min before experiment (Note: The unused Reactive CY3 should be stored in the refrigerator).
4.  Dissolve Reactive CY3: add 20 μL of DMF to the vial of Reactive CY3, let it stand for 10 min until it dissolved fully. The concentration of CY3 is 10 mM now.

Assay procedure(we label 1 mg of protein in this assay)

1.  Add 1mg of protein sample and corresponding volume of Labeling Buffer to a Filtration tube to make the total volume is 0.5 mL. Centrifuge at 12,000 ×g for 10 min. (Note:①The maximum volume of Filtration is 0.5 mL. ②The protein sample can be treated with centrifugal ultrafiltration first when at low concentration.)
2.   Add 13.3μL of Reactive CY3 and appropriate volume of Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube, making the final concentration of the protein solution is 2 mg/mL.Mix it thoroughly with a pipette and incubate the tube for 60 min at 37°C.
3.  Centrifuge at 12,000×g for 10 min.
4.   Add appropriate volume of Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube to make the total volume is 0.5 mL. Mix it thoroughly with a pipette and centrifuge at12,000×g for 10 min. Repeat this step once again.
5.   Add 0.2 mL of Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube and mix it thoroughly with a pipette. Invert the filtration tube and put it into another centrifugal tube. Centrifuge at 6,000×g for 10 min.
6.   Collect the solution in the centrifugal tube, namely antibody labeled by CY3.

Precautions  

1.  This kit can be also used to label antigen, HRP and polypeptides with amidogen (NH2-). The labeling ratio depends on the amount of amidogen.
2.  DMF should be preserved airtight in a dry place. Seal it with the parafilm immediately after use.
3.  In the step 5 above, Labeling Buffer is used to collect the labeled protein. You can also use other buffer or protective agents as you like.
4.  This kit can be stored for 1 year before opening. Please use it before within the expiration date.
5.  The Filtration tube provided in this kit has a molecular weight cutoff (MWCO) of 10 KD. So please be careful of the molecular weight of the antigen or polypeptide to be labeled.
6.  In the step 2 above, for other quality antibodies, we should control the final concentration of antibody is 2 mg/ml strictly, then calculate the volume of Reactive CY3 required according to the quantity of the antibodies.The Filtration tube provided in this kit has a molecular weight cutoff (MWCO) of 10 KD. So please be careful of the molecular weight of the antigen or polypeptide to be labeled.
7.  Ensure no free amino-group being introduced during the coupling process. (Tris, ammonia and sodium azide can react with the activated CY3, thus reducing the conjugation rate of protein-CY3).

Catalog Number: EBLK0002

Introduction   

The Biotin Labeling Kit of Elabscience offering a collection of reagents required for biotin labeling, is designed to label antibody with amidogen(NH2-). The biotin in the kit is sufficient and has been activated for direct use. And the reagents are enough for approximately 3 labeling reactions each containing 0.2-2mg of antibody or other protein. Each kit includes 6 Filtration tubes for desaltination of antibody labeling without the need for dialysis . The whole procedure is simple and can be completed in 90min in proficient operation.

Features  

1. All-inclusive: The kit provides all the reagents required for biotin labeling.

2. Quick:  The whole procedure takes only 90min.

3. Convenient: Desaltination can be achieved by Filtration tube, sparing the need for dialysis or gel filtration.

4. Flexible: The procedure can be easily adapted to both smaller and larger scales, with 0.2-2mg of protein labeled each time.

5. Perfect results: The kit has been optimized to determine the optimum labeling ratio of biotin to antibody, lowering the possibility of protein inactivation resulted from excess biotin labeling.

Components  

Materials required but not included in this kit  

1. 10uL,50uL,200uL,1000uL adjustable pipettes

2. Incubator(37°C)

3. Centrifuge(the centrifugal force can be up to 12,000×g)

Storage

The kit is stable for 1 year at 2-8°C before opening.

Principle of the assay  

The NH2-Reactive Biotin reacts with the primary amine (N-terminal and the side chain of lysine residue) specifically, forming stable amide bond.

Calculation on the amount of NH2-Reactive Biotin

The volume of NH-Reactive Biotin used in every reaction depends on the amount and concentration of the protein to be labeled. By optimization, we determine that it’s optimum when the molar ratio of the Biotin to protein is 20:1 in labeling 2mg/mL of protein sample(IgG,150KD).

1.Calculate millimoles of NH2-Reactive Biotin to add to the reaction for a 20-fold molar excess:

mL protein*(2mg protein/ml protein)*(1mmol IgG/150000mg IgG)*(20mmol Biotin/mmol protein)=mmol Biotin

2.Calculate microliters of 10mM NH2-Reactive Biotin to add to the reaction:

mmol Biotin*(1000000ul/L)*(L/10mmol)=uL Biotin

Example: About 13.3uL of 10mM NH2-Reactive Biotin solution is to be added for 0.5 mL of 2mg/mL IgG(150,000 MW) solution.

0.5 mL protein*(2mg protein/ml protein)*(1mmol IgG/150000mg IgG)*(20mmol Biotin/mmol protein)=0.000133 mmol Biotin

0.000133 mmol Biotin*(1000000ul/L)*(L/10mmol)=13.3 uL Biotin

Assay protocol  

Preparation before experiment:

1.Read the manual carefully.

2.Calculate the volume of NH2-Reactive Biotin to be added.

3.Bring the kit to room temperature 20min before experiment (Note: put unused NH2- Reactive Biotin back to the refrigerator).

4.Dissolve NH2- Reactive Biotin: add 30uL DMF to the vial of NH2- Reactive Biotin, let it stand for 10min until it dissolved fully. The concentration of biotin is 10mM now.

Assay procedure (we label 1mg of protein in this assay)

1.Add 1mg protein sample and corresponded volume of Labeling Buffer to Filtration tube until reaching 0.5mL. Centrifuge at 12,000 x g for 10min. (Note:A. the maximum volume of Filtration is 0.5mL. B. the protein sample can be under centrifugal ultrafiltration first when at low concentration.)

2.Add 13.3uL NH2-Reactive Biotin and appropriate Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube, making the final concentration of the protein solution at 2mg/mL.Pipette to mix it thoroughly and incubate the tube for 30min at 37°C.

3.Centrifuge at 12,000 x g for 10min.

4.Add appropriate Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube until reaching 0.5mL. Pipette to mix it thoroughly and centrifuge at 12,000 x g for 10min. Repeat this step onceagain.

5.Add 0.2mL Labeling Buffer to the Filtration tube and pipette to mix it thoroughly. Invert the filtration tube and put it into another centrifugal tube. Centrifuge at 6,000× g for 10min.

6.Collect the solution in the centrifugal tube, namely antibody labeled by Biotin.

Precautions  

1.This kit can be also used to label antigen,HRP and polypeptides with amidogen (NH2-). The labeling ratio depends on theamount of amidogen.

2.DMFshould be preserved airtight in a dry place. Seal it with the parafilm immediately after use.

3.In the procedure 5 above, Labeling Buffer is used to collect the labeled protein.You can also use other buffer or protective agents as you like.

4.The kit is stable for 1 year before opening. Please use it before its expiration date.

5.The Filtration tube provided in the kit has a molecular weight cutoff(MWCO) of 10KD. So please be careful of the molecular weight of the antigen or polypeptide to be labeled.

6.In the step 2 above, for other quality antibodies, we should control the final concentration of antibody is 2 mg/ml strictly, then calculate the volume of NH2- Reactive Biotin required according to the quantity of the antibodies.