Description
Description
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
More Information
Preset configurations can be ordered with the following catalog numbers: 165-8000 (10-well combs, 0.75 mm spacer plates) or 165-8001 (10-well combs, 1.0 mm spacer plates). See the Tetra Cell Bundle Selection Guide for bundles. To configure your own electrophoresis cell, order the 4-gel Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell (catalog #165-8004) and select a casting module from the Accessories tab. See Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Handcast System for individual handcasting equipment.
* U.S. patent 6,436,262.
** U.S. patent 6,162,342.
Specifications
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
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)
Dimensions (W x L x H)
12 x 16 x 18 cm
Weight
1 kg (2.2 lb)
Ordering
Ordering
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell
1658000
4-gel vertical electrophoresis system, 0.75 mm gel thickness, includes companion module, 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 10-well combs, 5 short plates, and 5 spacer plates
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1658004
4-gel vertical electrophoresis system, includes electrode assembly, companion running module, tank, lid with power cables, mini cell buffer dam
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell Casting Stand & Clamps
1658050
Pkg of 1, casting stand with 2 frames, for use with Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell casting modules (gaskets not included)
Accessories
Accessories
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658008
5-well, 0.75 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands with gaskets, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658009
9-well, 0.75 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658010
10-well, 0.75 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658011
15-well, 0.75 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658012
Prep/2-D well, 0.75 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658013
5-well, 1.0 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658014
9-well, 1.0 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658015
10-well, 1.0 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658016
15-well, 1.0 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658017
Prep/2-D well, 1.0 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658018
ReadyStrip
IPG strip well, 1.0 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658019
5-well, 1.5 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658020
9-well, 1.5 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658021
10-well, 1.5 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658022
15-well, 1.5 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates, sample loading guide
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658023
Prep/2-D well, 1.5 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates
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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell Casting Module
1658024
ReadyStrip™ IPG strip well, 1.5 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 short plates and 5 spacer plates
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1658051
Pkg of 1, includes 2 stands, 4 frames, 4 gaskets, and 5 gel releasers, for use with the Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell casting modules
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1658052
Pkg of 1, includes 1 stand, 2 frames, 2 gaskets, and 5 gel releasers, for use with the Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell casting modules,
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(Discontinued) Mini Cell Buffer Dams
1653130
Pkg of 2, buffer dams for use with Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra and Mini-PROTEAN® Dodeca electrophoresis systems
(Discontinued) Ready Gel® Empty Cassettes
1610990
Pkg of 10, 1.0 mm thick gel casting sets, 8.6 x 6.8 cm (W x L), for use with Mini-PROTEAN electrophoresis cells
Documents
Documents
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2364
Ready Gel System Resource Guide Addendum, Rev A
2144
Ready Gel® System Resource Guide
10007296
Instruction Manual, Mini-PROTEAN® Tetra Cell, Rev D
10024259
Mini-PROTEAN Empty Cassette Gel Casting Instructions, Rev A