Bio-Rad Clarity™ Western ECL Substrate - Manual (Page 5)

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Introduction
The Bio-Rad Clarity ™ western ECL substrate is compatible with
any HRP-conjugate secondary detection reagent and ideal
for both digital and film-based imaging. The Clarity substrate
provides excellent sensitivity with an extremely long signal
duration that allows re-imaging without loss of signal. In addition,
Clarity substrate is formulated to exhibit very low background
levels that yield exceptionally clear images. The combination of
bright, long signal, and low background makes Clarity substrate
the perfect choice for most blotting applications.
Quick Start Protocol
1. After immunodetection, keep the membrane moist in wash
buffer as you prepare the substrate mixture.
2. Mix substrate kit components in a 1:1 ratio. Prepare 0.1 ml
of solution/cm 2 of membrane.
• For a mini-sized membrane
(7 x 8.5 cm), 7 ml of solution is sufficient
• For a midi-sized membrane
(8.5 x 13.5 cm), 12 ml of solution is sufficient
3. Place the membrane protein side up on a clear surface.
• Add substrate to the blot and incubate for 5 min
4. Image the membrane with a digital imager or by exposing to
X-ray film.
Storage Conditions
Kit components are stable for at least one year at room
temperature. Freezing will not adversely affect kit performance
but do not expose to multiple freeze/thaw cycles.