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Invitrogen™ iBind™ Western Starter Kit, fluorescent detection
Description
The iBind Western Device is a small benchtop device that automates western blot processing (immunodetection). It applies mechanical pressure to an iBind Card to generate sequential lateral flow (SLF) of immunodetection solutions for the blocking, antibody binding, and washingsteps. The glass fiber matrix of the iBind Card allows for homogenous and consistent flow of the solutions over the membrane, increasing the antigen-antibody interaction.
The iBind Western Device allows all solutions to be prepared and loaded in the device at the start of the procedure; all subsequent steps proceed automatically through SLF action—no electricity or batteries required. Blots are ready for the final detection steps in approximately 2.5 hours.
The iBind Western Device works exclusively with iBind Cards, and the iBind Solution Kit or iBind Fluorescent Detection (FD) Solution Kit to process one mini-blot.
Specifications
Specifications
| Content And Storage | 1 iBind Western Device, 10 iBind Cards (store at room temperature), 1 iBind Fluorescent Detection (FD) Solution Kit (store at 2 to 8°C) |
| Capacity | 1 Mini Blot |
| Detection Method | Fluorescence |
| For Use With (Application) | Western Blot |
| Membrane Compatibility | Nitrocellulose, PVDF |
| Product Line | iBind |
| Running Time | ∼2.5 hr. |
| Throughput | 1 Mini Blot |
| Type | Starter Kit |
| Quantity | 1 kit |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, we do not provide service contracts or extended warranties for these devices. The warranty is limited to 1 year from the date of shipment.
To strip and reprobe your blot processed using the iBind Western Device or iBind Flex Western Device, first strip the blot outside the system using your preferred protocol. After the stripping protocol, wash the blot in distilled water for 5 min. Reblocking is unnecessary as the iBind Solution will perform this step during reprobing. Finally, reprobe with new antibodies using the iBind Western Device or iBind Flex Western Device, starting with the membrane preparation step.
Yes, for each midi blot, mini blot, or vertically cut strip, prepare appropriate primary antibodies together in a single tube of iBind FD/ iBind Flex FD Solution, Prepare appropriate secondary antibodies together in a different tube of iBind FD/ iBind Flex FD Solution. Do not mix primary and secondary antibodies prior to loading in the device. All primary and secondary antibodies should be diluted according to the recommendations outlined in the user manual or quick reference card. When detecting several targets of the same species, the same concentration of secondary antibody can be used as when detecting one target. There is no need to increase the concentration for each additional target. Load multiplexed antibodies into the device as normal.
Caution: Consider cross-reactivity of secondary antibodies when multiplexing (e.g., rabbit anti-goat IgG and goat anti-mouse IgG are likely to cross-react).
Yes, both the iBind Western Device and iBind Flex Western Device work well with Alexa Fluor Plus conjugated secondary antibodies.
When firmly rolling, the iBind/iBind Flex Card will slightly dip in the membrane area, causing the top and bottom of the card to lift. See the iBind/iBind Flex user manual for additional details.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.