Description
Bio-Rad Mini PROTEAN Tetra Cell Electrophoresis System
The versatile, easy-to-use Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell is ideal for vertical mini gel electrophoresis. This electrophoresis cell accommodates one to four Mini-PROTEAN precast or handcast gels, providing flexibility for your research needs. The Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell eliminates tedious assembly procedures and has a patented sealing mechanism* that prevents assembly errors during handcasting.
Features and Benefits:
- Run one to four precast or handcast mini gels in less than an hour
- Can also be used with the Mini Trans-Blot® electrophoresis cell for western blotting
- Thermoplastic casting gaskets form a tight seal with the glass plates to ensure leak-free casting
- Casting frames** with simple cam closure provide precision alignment on any flat surface
- Side-by-side casting stand** allows access to both gels simultaneously, and a spring-loaded lever creates a tight seal against the thermoplastic rubber gasket
- Run 2-D gels in less than a day
Applications and Uses:
- Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE or SDS-PAGE)
- 2-D gel electrophoresis
- Screen new samples
- Evaluate sample preparation conditions
Specifications:
Number of gels:1–4
Precast gels: Mini-PROTEAN precast gels
Handcast gels: Cast using Mini-PROTEAN spacer plates
Gel size (W x L): Precast: 8.6 x 6.8 cm Handcast: 8.3 x 7.3 cm
Glass plate size (W x L): Short plate 10.1 x 7.3 cm Spacer plate 10.1 x 8.2 cm
Total buffer volume for 2 gels: 700 ml
Total buffer volume for 4 gels: 1,000 ml
Typical run times for SDS-PAGE: 35–45 min (at 200 V constant)
Recommended power supply: PowerPac Basic or PowerPac HC (high current)
