Buffer Kits
Cell Fractionation Kit #9038
| Kit Includes | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cytoplasmic Isolation Buffer (CIB) | 10 ml |
| Membrane Isolation Buffer (MIB) | 10 ml |
| Cytoskeletal/Nuclear Isolation Buffer (CyNIB) | 5 ml |
| Protease Inhibitor Cocktail (100X) #5871 | 250 µl |
Description
The Cell Fractionation Kit is designed to provide a fast and efficient way of separating cultured cells into three distinct fractions: cytoplasmic, membrane/organelle, and nuclear/cytoskeletal. These fractions can then be analyzed by SDS-PAGE and western blotting. The kit includes enough buffer for 20 assays.
Western Blotting
Western blot analysis of cell fractions from HeLa cells using MEK1/2 (D1A5) Rabbit mAb #8727, AIF (D39D2) XP® Rabbit mAb #5318, Histone H3 (D1H2) XP® Rabbit mAb #4499, and Vimentin (D21H3) XP® Rabbit mAb #5741 (as part of the Cell Fractionation Antibody Sampler Kit #11843) showing cytoplasmic, organellular/membrane, and nuclear/cytoskeletal localization. Whole cell lysates (WCL) were used to represent total protein. Cytoplasmic proteins (Cyto) were isolated using CIB buffer. Integral membrane and organellular proteins (Mem) were isolated using MIB buffer. Nuclear and cytoskeletal proteins (Nuc) were isolated using CyNIB buffer.
Background
Cellular fractionation allows for the extraction of cellular proteins into distinct compartments. This is achieved by the use of detergents that take advantage of the inherent qualities and composition of different cellular membranes (1). Cellular fractionation has been important for defining the localization of many proteins, observing the translocation of proteins, and determining protein-protein complexes, such as cytoskeletal-associated proteins (2,3). Thus, detergent-based cellular fractionation separates cellular components with greater ease and speed compared to a more laborious density centrifugation method (4).
- Lenstra, J.A. and Bloemendal, H. (1983) Eur J Biochem 135, 413-23.
- Banno, A. et al. (2012) J Biol Chem 287, 13799-812.
- Loo, L.H. et al. (2009) J Cell Biol 187, 375-84.
- Michelsen, U. and von Hagen, J. (2009) Methods Enzymol 463, 305-28.
Application References
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Companion Products
- 11843 Cell Fractionation Antibody Sampler Kit
- 7722 Blue Loading Buffer Pack
- 7074 Anti-rabbit IgG, HRP-linked Antibody
- 7003 20X LumiGLO® Reagent and 20X Peroxide
- 5871 Protease Inhibitor Cocktail (100X)
- 8553 PMSF
- 8727 MEK1/2 (D1A5) Rabbit mAb
- 5318 AIF (D39D2) XP® Rabbit mAb
- 4499 Histone H3 (D1H2) XP® Rabbit mAb
- 5741 Vimentin (D21H3) XP® Rabbit mAb
For Research Use Only. Not For Use In Diagnostic Procedures.
