
Overview
The versatile, easy-to-use Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell is a vertical mini gel electrophoresis system designed for fast, simple setup, facilitating rapid sample optimization, method development, and targeted protein analysis. The Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell eliminates tedious assembly procedures and has a patented sealing mechanism* that prevents assembly errors during gel casting.
Features and Benefits
- Can run one to four precast or handcast mini gels in 15–20 min
- Can be used for western blotting with the Mini Trans-Blot Module
- Thermoplastic casting gaskets seal tightly 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
- Complete 2-D gels in less than a day
Applications and Uses
- Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE or SDS-PAGE)
- 2-D gel electrophoresis
- Screening samples
- Evaluating sample preparation conditions
Included Components
- All Tetra Cells include buffer tank, electrode assembly, lid with power cables, and mini cell buffer dam
- Tetra Cells for hand casting include casting frames and stands, glass plates, 10-well gel combs, sample loading guide, and TGX Stain-Free FastCast Acrylamide, 10% (161-0182)
Configuration Options
The Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell is configurable for 1–4 precast or handcast gels in different thicknesses, and bundled with power supplies and blotting modules. Any 2-gel Tetra Cell can be converted to a 4-gel system by adding a companion running module (1658038).
Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cells
Gel Compatibility | Gel Capacity | Catalog Number |
---|---|---|
Precast mini gels | 2 gels | 1658005 |
Precast mini gels | 4 gels | 1658004 |
Handcast mini gels (0.75 mm thick) | 2 gels | 1658002FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) | 2 gels | 1658003FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.5 mm thick) | 2 gels | 1658007FC |
Handcast mini gels (0.75 mm thick) | 4 gels | 1658000FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) | 4 gels | 1658001FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.5 mm thick) | 4 gels | 1658006FC |
To configure your own electrophoresis cell, order the 4-gel Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell (1658004) and select a casting module from the Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell Accessories tab.
Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cells with PowerPac Power Supplies
Gel Compatibility | Gel Capacity | Power Supply | Catalog Number |
---|---|---|---|
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) | 4 gels | PowerPac Basic | 1658025FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) | 4 gels | PowerPac Universal | 1658026FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) | 4 gels | PowerPac HC | 1658027FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) | 4 gels | PowerPac HV | 1658028FC |
Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cells with Protein Blotting Modules
Gel Compatibility | Gel Capacity | Included Accessories | Catalog Number |
---|---|---|---|
Precast mini gels | 4 gels | Mini Trans-Blot Module | 1658030 |
Precast mini gels | 4 gels | Mini Trans-Blot Module PowerPac Basic Power Supply |
1658034 |
Precast mini gels | 4 gels | Mini Trans-Blot Module PowerPac HC Power Supply |
1658036 |
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) |
4 gels | Mini Trans-Blot Module | 1658029FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) |
4 gels | Mini Trans-Blot Module PowerPac Basic Power Supply |
1658033FC |
Handcast mini gels (1.0 mm thick) |
4 gels | Mini Trans-Blot Module PowerPac HC Power Supply |
1658035FC |
All blotting modules include modular electrode assembly, gel holder cassettes, fiber pads, and Bio-Ice cooling unit.
* U.S. patent 6,436,262
** U.S. patent 6,162,342
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