Pierce™ Silver Stain Kit
Pierce™ Silver Stain Kit
Thermo Scientific™

Pierce™ Silver Stain Kit

The Pierce Silver Stain Kit is a rapid, ultra-sensitive, and versatile silver stain system for protein detection in polyacrylamide gels,詳細を見る
製品番号(カタログ番号)数量
246121 L
製品番号(カタログ番号) 24612
価格(JPY)
44,500
Each
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1 L
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The Pierce Silver Stain Kit is a rapid, ultra-sensitive, and versatile silver stain system for protein detection in polyacrylamide gels, yielding consistent and reliable results. It is a metallic silver (Ag) protein stain that yields a remarkably clear and uniform gel background. In standard mini gels, proteins are detectable at greater than 0.25 ng per band or spot. The protocol has been optimized for flexibility by allowing short or overnight gel fixation and staining steps without affecting staining performance (sensitivity or clarity). A short (one-minute) sensitization step, performed after gel fixation, yields results that are free of the characteristically dark or blotchy backgrounds often seen with homemade or other commercially available silver stains. This feature is beneficial when performing densitometric analysis of silver stained gels.

Features:

  • Sensitivity—detect proteins at 0.25 ng
  • Protocol—gel staining can be performed within 5 min to 20 hrs, depending on desired sensitivity
  • Gel-compatibility—staining performance is very good with a variety of commercial precast mini-gels and SDS-PAGE buffer-systems
  • Workflow-compatible—mild chemical formulation ensures compatibility with mass spectrometry, sequencing, and other downstream procedures that depend on destaining and protein recovery

Silver staining methods generally use either glutaraldehyde or formaldehyde, which cause some covalent crosslinking of protein to each other. To the extent that this crosslinking occurs, extraction or elution of protein from the gel will be inhibited. Pierce Silver Stain uses formaldehyde in the stain and developer working solutions, but the concentration is low enough that irreversible protein crosslinking is minimized.

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仕様
検出位置ゲル内検出
検出法比色法
製品ラインPierce
製品タイプ染色キット
数量1 L
標的分子タンパク質
標識または色素
Unit SizeEach
組成および保存条件
対応範囲:20ミニゲル(SDS-PAGE)
• 銀染色増感剤、2 mL
• 銀染色剤、500 mL
• 銀染色エンハンサー、25 mL
• 銀染色現像液、500 mL

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よくあるご質問(FAQ)

Can nucleic acids be detected with the Thermo Scientific Silver Stain Kit?

Yes. References in the literature and molecular biology protocols indicate that nucleic acids can be detected in polyacrylamide gels with silver stains of this type.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Assays and Analysis Support Center.

Can the bands be removed and analyzed by mass spectrometry following staining when using the Thermo Scientific Silver Stain Kit?

Yes. See Tech Tip: Process Stained Polyacrylamide Gels for Mass Spectrometry (https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/Application-Notes/TR0050-Stained-gels-for-MS.pdf). Alternatively, use our Thermo Scientific Silver Stain for MS (Cat No. 24600), which is the same silver stain kit but also includes destaining reagents and a protocol optimized for maximum protein recovery.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Assays and Analysis Support Center.

What reagents and factors affect silver staining performance when using the Thermo Scientific Silver Stain Kit?

SDS, glycine, amines and phosphates interfere with the staining method; this is why initial wash and fixing steps are necessary. Silver staining is also sensitive to pH conditions, chelators (sequester silver), and strong oxidants or reductants. To avoid these contaminants, use ultrapure water and clean equipment (avoid metal utensils), and avoid touching the gel except at the edges. Prepare working solutions of stain, sensitizer and developer immediately before use.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Assays and Analysis Support Center.

How critical are the incubation times of other steps in the protocol for the Thermo Scientific Silver Stain Kit?

The 1 minute sensitization and 2 x 1 minute water wash steps are important for optimum stain performance. Development time (2-3 minutes) is also critical, and stop solution must be added as soon as desired development occurs.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Assays and Analysis Support Center.

How does Thermo Scientific Silver Stain Kit work?

The gel is washed and fixed to remove electrophoresis buffer salts. The silver stain is added, releasing silver ions that interact with the proteins. The developer is then added causing the protein bands to darken as the bound silver reduces. The color development is stopped by lowering the pH with acetic acid.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Protein Assays and Analysis Support Center.