4 sample preparation, 5 running conditions – Bio-Rad Criterion™ TBE-Urea Precast Gels User Manual
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6.4 Sample Preparation
1. Determine the appropriate concentration of sample to load (depends on the load volume and the
detection method used; see Chapter 12 for approximate stain sensitivities).
2. Dilute the sample with at least an equivalent volume of sample buffer (catalog #161-0739) and
reducing agent (
β-mercaptoethanol, for example). Heat the diluted sample at 90–95°C for 5 min,
or at 70°C for 10 min.
For example, combine:
5 μl sample
4.75 μl Tricine sample buffer (catalog #161-0739)
0.25
μl
β-mercaptoethanol (catalog #161-0710)
10
μl
total
volume
6.5 Running Conditions
Power conditions
125 V constant
Starting current
140–150 mA/gel
Final current
60–70 mA/gel
Run time
120 min
Criterion Precast Gels