Q-PAGE™ Bis-Tris Precast Gel (Mini, 15 Wells, 8%), 10 Gels

Description

Q-PAGE™ Bis-Tris Precast Gel – Mini, 15 Wells, 8%, 10 Gels is a ready-to-use polyacrylamide gel system from SMOBIO Technology for high-resolution protein separation by SDS-PAGE using the Bis-Tris buffer system.

The optimized Bis-Tris formulation provides clear, sharp protein bands, improved resolution and extended storage stability compared with conventional manually prepared Laemmli Tris-HCl gels. Its ready-to-use format eliminates gel casting and supports consistent performance between electrophoresis runs.

The gel contains a fixed 8% polyacrylamide concentration. The relatively low acrylamide percentage creates larger pores within the resolving matrix, making the gel particularly suitable for separating medium- to high-molecular-weight proteins.

MOPS-SDS running buffer is generally recommended for medium- and larger-sized proteins and is therefore the preferred starting buffer for this 8% gel. MES-SDS may also be used when alternative migration characteristics are required, although it is generally more suitable for smaller proteins.

The Mini cassette measures 10 × 8.3 cm and contains a gel measuring 8.1 × 7.4 × 0.1 cm. Each gel contains 15 numbered and framed wells with a maximum recommended loading capacity of 22 µL per well. This configuration provides increased sample throughput within a compact Mini cassette.

Q-PAGE™ Bis-Tris Mini gels are designed primarily for Bio-Rad® Mini-PROTEAN® systems and other electrophoresis tanks compatible with the same Mini cassette dimensions.

Key Features: Ready-to-use Bis-Tris precast gels • Fixed 8% polyacrylamide concentration • Suitable for medium- to high-molecular-weight proteins • Compact Mini cassette format • Clear and sharp protein bands • High resolution • 15 numbered and framed wells • 22 µL maximum capacity per well • Compatible with MOPS-SDS and MES-SDS running buffers • Compatible with Bio-Rad® and similar Mini systems • Suitable for protein staining and Western blotting • Stable for ambient-temperature transportation

Applications: Bis-Tris SDS-PAGE • Medium- and High-Molecular-Weight Protein Separation • High-Molecular-Weight Protein Analysis • Protein Molecular-Weight Estimation • Protein-Purity Assessment • Recombinant Protein Analysis • Protein Expression Studies • Gel Staining • Western Blot Sample Separation • General Proteomics Research

Recommended Running Buffers: MOPS-SDS is recommended for medium- to large-sized proteins • MES-SDS may be used for alternative migration characteristics. SMOBIO SMOChem™ 1X MOPS-SDS Running Buffer Powder, Cat. No. BF2000, is compatible with this gel.

Compatible Electrophoresis Systems: Bio-Rad® Mini-PROTEAN® systems • Other electrophoresis systems compatible with 10 × 8.3 cm Mini gel cassettes

Pack Contents: 10 Q-PAGE™ Bis-Tris Mini precast gels • Product-description tip card • Gel remover • Cassette opener

Storage: Store the gels flat at 4°C for up to 12 months. Do not freeze. Keep the gels in their original packaging until required for use.

Handling: Remove the cassette sealing tape and comb before electrophoresis. Rinse the wells with compatible running buffer, fill the wells with running buffer and then load the prepared samples and protein marker.

Important Compatibility Note: Do not use Tris-Glycine running buffer with Q-PAGE™ Bis-Tris Precast Gels. An incompatible running buffer can cause abnormal protein migration and poor resolution.

Research Use: Research Use Only (RUO). Not intended for diagnostic or clinical use.

Manufacturer: SMOBIO Technology, Inc.

Technical Specifications

Important: Q-PAGE™ Bis-Tris gels require a compatible MOPS-SDS or MES-SDS running buffer. Do not use the BF4000 Tris-Glycine-SDS buffer intended for Q-PAGE™ TGN gels.