Electrophoresis
This technique is widely used in laboratories, especially in those of molecular biology, because it is used in important procedures such as: separation, analysis and purification of RNA, DNA, or proteins, nucleic acids, this process is performed because most biomolecules have an electrical charge where their magnitude depends on the pH of the medium in which they are found; because of this, the biomolecules move when subjected to an electric field to the charge pole opposite to that of the molecule.
Its operation is a simple process, separates the molecules according to their size and electrical charge, for this an electric current is used that impels to displace the molecules through a gel or another matrix., then the pores of the gel act as a sieve, allowing the smaller molecules to move faster than the larger molecules, to know the size of the molecules in a sample, they are compared with the established size standards that are separated into the same gel.
Types of Electrophoresis a Laboratory May Need
Horizontal
In the case of proteins that can have a positive or negative charge, are usually neutral charge, for the migration of molecules pretreatment with detergents, such as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), which confers negative charge; this homogenizes the proteins in the sample and will all migrate to the positive pole; will only be separated by size.
Now on the side of nucleic acids only have a negative charge, because of their phosphate skeleton, instead electrophoresis, causes nucleic acids to migrate towards the positive pole, called anode. This migration technique is what we call the principle of electrophoresis, where the displacement of the molecules through a gel or other type of porous matrix occurs proportionally, using the parameters of molecular weight or size; movement generated by the electric field.
Vertical
- It has two glass plates of the same thickness and width, but the length varies according to the camera model.
- Two spreaders, which are made of a flexible and resistant material; they determine the thickness of the gel.
- A comb, which is the same thickness as the spreaders and is also made of the same material, polyethylene or Teflon; It is used to mold the aisles where the samples will be placed.
- A support or base: it is a component whose function is to be assembled with the glasses with the spreaders with presses that hold the camera system together.
- The electrophoresis tank: it is the container that contains the run buffer.
In Kalstein you can find the ideal electrophoresis for your Laboratory
Horizontal Electrophoresis YR03421
YR horizontal gel electrophoresis units have been designed by scientists with the laboratory environment...
Horizontal Electrophoresis YR03422
YR horizontal gel electrophoresis units have been designed by scientists with the laboratory environment ...
Mini-Protean Vertical Electrophoresis Cell
Vertical gel electrophoresis is a more complex set-up compared to horizontal gel system. Researchers normally...
Mini-Protean Vertical Electrophoresis Cell YR03426
Vertical gel electrophoresis is a more complex set-up compared to horizontal gel system. Researchers normally ...
Our Best Selling Electrophoresis
- Intended for protein purification and analysis, ideal for the dimensional electrophoresis, DGGE and preparative gel electrophoresis.
- Equipped with special processing technology aluminums plates, effectively guaranteed the heat dissipation more even, holding stable pH during electrophoresis running.
- Non-proliferation electric field influence, guaranteed the electrophoresis strip more clear and straight. Modular double hinged core cassettes, matched with the basing gel caster, ensuring the whole operation process more convenient.
- Retractable connectors compatible with most major power supplies.
| Model | YR03433 |
| Gel Size(W×L)mm | 120×145 |
| Gel thickness | 1,1.5(mm) |
| Comb wells | 16, 23 |
| Gel capacity | 2 |
| Buffer requirement | 1200(ml) |
Analysis of the best Electrophoresis for your Laboratory
Electrophoresis chamber
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Electrophoresis Applications
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Fundamentals of electrophoresis
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What are the principles of electrophoresis?
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Electrophoresis models catalog on offer
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Vertical Electrophoresis Tank YR03432
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Rapid SSR Vertical Electrophoresis Tank YR03431
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Rapid SSR Vertical Electrophoresis YR03430
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Mini-Protean Vertical Electrophoresis Cell YR03427
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Horizontal Electrophoresis YR03418
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Mini-Protean Vertical Electrophoresis Cell YR03425
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Horizontal Electrophoresis YR03419
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Cellulose Acetate Membrane Horizontal Electrophoresis YR03423
Guides to Becoming an Electrophoresis Expert
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Horizontal and vertical electrophoresis: molecular weight
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