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Principle of western blot test11/29/2023 ![]() Primary Antibody SelectionĪntibodies should be specific, selective, and give reproducible results. Antibodies can be designed to be specific for certain parts of a target protein, or they can be designed to be specific for only modified versions of the protein. Primary antibodies are raised against a protein of interest and will selectively recognize and bind to target proteins that have been immobilized to a membrane. Avoid use of nonfat dry milk and instead use BSA, casein, or advanced formulations that are compatible with phosphoprotein detection. Advanced formulations like Bio-Rad’s EveryBlot Blocking Buffer can complete the blocking step in 5 minutes.įor detection of a phosphorylated form of a protein, blocking buffers should not contain phosphorylated proteins to avoid high background signal. ![]() In contrast, insufficient incubation times will increase nonspecific binding of the primary antibody. Excessive blocking times may result in lower sensitivity as epitopes can be masked by the blocking agent and proteins washed off the membrane. Blocking for 1 hour with constant agitation is a good starting point. Modern formulations like Bio-Rad’s EveryBlot Blocking Buffer are universal, performing well across a wide range of targets, sample types, and detection methods.īlocking duration also affects the signal and background levels. Optimize the detection system for maximal signal with lowest background by testing several blocking agents. The best blocker for each experiment will depend on the antibody and membrane type. ![]() Various blocking reagents are available, and no single blocker will be optimal for all antibody/antigen combinations. ![]() Failure to completely block these sites can lead to high backgrounds that obscure the signal. Following transfer, unoccupied antibody binding sites on the membranes must be blocked to prevent nonspecific binding. ![]()
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