Overview
- Product nameEasyLink Glucose Oxidase Conjugation Kit (3 x 10µg GOx)See all GOx kits ...
- Product overview
EasyLink GOx Conjugation Kit provides a simple and quick process to conjugate your primary antibodies with GOx.
The conjugated antibody can be used straight away in WB, ELISA, IHC etc
Learn more about buffer compatibility, protein/secondary antibody conjugation and labelling chemistry in our FAQs.
This kit is sufficient for 3 labeling reactions, each up to 10µg of antibody.
- Notes
Amount and volume of antibody
The best ratio for any new antibody reagent must be determined by experimentation but 80-100µg of IgG antibody for every 100µg of EL-GOx usually gives optimal results. The 100µg quantity of antibody corresponds to an Antibody:GOx molar ratio of 1:1 (Mw of GOx is 160kDa).
The volume in which the antibody is added ideally should be between 4 and 10µl.
Protocol
- Before you add antibody to the EL-GOx mix, add 1µl of EL-Modifier reagent for each 10µl of antibody to be labeled. Mix gently.
- Remove the screw cap from the vial of EL-GOx mix and pipette the antibody sample (with added EL-Modifier) directly onto the lyophilised material. Resuspend gently by withdrawing and re-dispensing the liquid once or twice using a pipette.
- Place the cap back on the vial and leave the vial standing for 3 hours in the dark at room temperature (20-25°C). Alternatively, and often more conveniently, conjugations can be set up and left overnight, as the longer incubation time has no negative effect on the conjugate.
- After incubating for 3 hours (or more), add 1µl of EL-Quencher reagent for every 10µl of antibody used. The conjugate can be used after 30 minutes.
Storage of conjugates
For any new conjugate, initial storage at 4°C is recommended. A preservative may be desirable for long-term storage. Other storage conditions (e.g. frozen at -70°C or stored at -20°C with 50% glycerol) may also be satisfactory. The best conditions for any particular conjugate must be determined by experimentation.
Sample Buffer
Ideally, the antibody to be labeled should be in 10-50mM amine-free buffer pH range 6.5 to 8.5. However, many buffers outside these limits of concentration and pH can be accommodated. Modest concentrations of Tris buffer are also tolerated.
Amine-free buffers, including MES, MOPS, HEPES and phosphate are compatible if they are in the concentration range 10-50mM and have pH values in the range 6.5-8.5, as the addition of EL-Modifier provides the conditions necessary for efficient conjugation. Common non-buffering salts (e.g. sodium chloride), chelating agents (e.g. EDTA), and sugars may be present, as they have no effect on conjugation efficiency. Azide (0.02-0.1%) has little or no effect. If the amine-free buffer is relatively concentrated and outside the pH range 6.6-8.5 you may need to add more EL-modifier for each 10µl of antibody. Excess EL-Modifier is provided so that you can check the pH of the buffer after the addition of the modifier. Ideally the pH should be around 7.3-7.6, though efficient conjugation occurs anywhere between pH 6.8 and 7.8. Avoid buffer components that are nucleophilic, as these may react with EasyLink chemicals. If your buffer contains primary amines (e.g. amino acids, ethanolamine) and/or thiols (e.g. mercaptoethanol, DTT), you should consider using our Concentration and Purification Kits (ab102778 or ab102784). (Note: Unusually, for an amine, Tris has little effect on conjugation efficiency as long as the concentration is 20mM or less).
Disclaimer
Labeling of the antibody will not work if the conjugation blocks the active paratope. This situation is rare.
- Tested applicationsConjugation more details
Properties
- Storage instructionsStore at -20°C. Please refer to protocols.
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Components 30 µg EL-GOx mix 3 vials EL-Modifier reagent 1 vial EL-Quencher reagent 1 vial - Research Areas
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Alternative names
- Glucose oxidase
Applications
Our Abpromise guarantee covers the use of ab102888 in the following tested applications.
The application notes include recommended starting dilutions; optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
| Application | Notes |
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| Conjugation | Conjugation |
EasyLink Glucose Oxidase Conjugation Kit (3 x 10µg GOx) images
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Conjugation - EasyLink Glucose Oxidase Conjugation Kit (3 x 10µg GOx) (ab102888)This illustration demonstrates a general procedure and will slightly vary dependent on the conjugate used.
References for EasyLink Glucose Oxidase Conjugation Kit (3 x 10µg GOx) (ab102888)
ab102888 has not yet been referenced specifically in any publications.
