Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell

The Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell is a vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis system that can be used with precast or handcast mini-format gels. Its user-friendly features and durability make it ideal for teaching SDS-PAGE and other applications.

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Overview

Note: This page provides ordering information for educational uses of the Mini PROTEAN Vertical Electrophoresis Cell. To order for research applications, please visit the Life Science Research page for Electrophoresis Chambers.

Bio-Rad’s Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell is a mini-format, vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis system that provides rapid, high-resolution separation of protein (or DNA) mixtures by SDS-PAGE or native PAGE. An indispensable piece of equipment in research laboratories, the durable and easy-to-assemble Mini PROTEAN Tetra cell is also well-suited for use in classroom laboratories.

Use the Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell to teach protein fingerprinting, sample purity analysis, and downstream western blotting techniques in independent projects or with the following educational kits:

Key Features

Runs 1–4 mini polyacrylamide gels in 30 min
Fast, simple setup
Indestructible molded polycarbonate construction
Leak-free electrophoresis and gel casting
Requires a PowerPac Basic or comparable power supply

Configuration Options

The Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell can be configured for use with 1–4 precast or handcast gels in different thicknesses.

All Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cells include buffer tank, electrode assembly, lid with power cables, and mini cell buffer dam
Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cells for handcasting include casting frames and stands, glass plates, 10-well gel combs, and sample loading guide
Convert any 2-gel Tetra Cell to a 4-gel system by adding a companion running module (1658038EDU)

The Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell is also available bundled with a PowerPac power supply and/or Tetra blotting module.

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Specifications

Number of gels

1–4

Precast gels

Mini-PROTEAN TGX 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

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

1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

Ordering

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(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Vertical Electrophoresis Cell for Precast Gels, 2-gel

1658005EDU

2-gel vertical electrophoresis system, includes electrode assembly, tank, lid with power cables, mini cell buffer dam; education use only

(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Vertical Electrophoresis Cell for Precast Gels, 4-gel

1658004EDU

4-gel vertical electrophoresis system, includes electrode assembly, companion running module, tank, lid with power cables, mini cell buffer dam; education use only

(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Vertical Electrophoresis for Handcast Gels (0.75 mm), 4-gel

1658000EDU

4-gel vertical electrophoresis cell, 10-well, 0.75 mm thickness, includes combs, glass plates, casting stands, casting frames, companion running module, sample loading guide; education use only

(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Vertical Electrophoresis for Handcast Gels (1.0 mm), 4-gel

1658001EDU

4-gel vertical electrophoresis cell, 10-well, 1.0 mm thickness, includes combs, glass plates, casting stands, casting frames, companion running module, sample loading guide; education use only

(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Vertical Electrophoresis for Handcast Gels (0.75 mm), 2-gel

1658002EDU

2-gel vertical electrophoresis system, 10-well, 0.75 mm thickness, includes combs, glass plates, casting stands, casting frames, sample loading guide; education use only

(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Vertical Electrophoresis for Handcast Gels (1.0 mm), 2-gel

1658003EDU

2-gel vertical electrophoresis system, 10-well, 1.0 mm thickness, includes combs, glass plates, casting stands, casting frames, sample loading guide; education use only

(Discontinued) 2-Gel Tetra and Blotting Module

1660827EDU

Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell (2-gel) and Tetra Blotting Module, includes tank, electrophoresis electrode assembly, lid, and cables, plus 2 gel holder cassettes, 4 fiber pads, blotting electrode assembly, and cooling unit; education use only

(Discontinued) 2-Gel Tetra and Blotting Module with PowerPac HC

1660828EDU

Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell (2-gel), Tetra Blotting Module, and PowerPac HC power supply, includes tank, electrophoresis electrode assembly, lid, and cables, plus 2 gel holder cassettes, 4 fiber pads, blotting electrode assembly, and cooling unit; education use only

Accessories

(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Electrode Assembly

1658037EDU

Pkg of 1, replacement electrodes, for use with Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell; education use only

(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Companion Running Module

1658038EDU

Pkg of 1, replacement module, for use with Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell; education use only

(Discontinued) Buffer Tank

1658039EDU

Pkg of 1, replacement tank, for use with Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell; education use only

(Discontinued) Buffer Tank and Lid

1658040EDU

Pkg of 1, replacement tank with lid, for use with Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell; education use only

(Discontinued) Cell Lid With Power Cables

1658041EDU

Pkg of 1, replacement lid with cables, for use with Mini-Protean Tetra cell; education use only

(Discontinued) Sample Loading Guides

1653146EDU

Pkg of 1, 10-well, sample loading guide, yellow, for educational use; education use only

(Discontinued) Sample Loading Guide

1653132EDU

Pkg of 1, 15-well, sample loading guide, blue, for educational use; education use only

(Discontinued) Mini Cell Buffer Dam

1653130EDU

Pkg of 2, molded one-piece buffer dam for use with the Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell; education use only

(Discontinued) Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell Casting Module

1658022EDU

15-well, 1.5 mm gel casting module, includes 2 casting stands, 4 casting frames, 5 combs, 5 sets of plates, sample loading guide

(Discontinued) Replacement Power Cables

1652948EDU

Pkg of 1 set, replacement power cables for lid of Mini-PROTEAN Dodeca, Criterion, Criterion Dodeca, and PROTEAN Plus Dodeca cells; education use only.