
Hoefer DALT System
Hoefer DALT System Function and Description
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Hoefer DALT System Function and Description
In 2-D protein electrophoresis, proteins are separated first according to isoelectric point
by isoelectric focusing, most reliably on immobilized pH gradient (IPG) strips. The
second dimension electrophoresis separates the proteins on the basis of their molecular
mass on a slab gel containing the denaturing detergent, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS).
The Hoefer DALT System is designed to simplify the handling of multiple second
dimension gels and improve the reproducibility of the second dimension separation.
DALT System Components
The Hoefer DALT System comprises:
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a multiple vertical slab electrophoresis tank
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a multiple gel caster
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a gradient maker with peristaltic pump
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gel cassettes
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a blotting kit
Electrophoresis Tank
Figure 1.
The DALT
Electrophoresis Tank
The DALT Electrophoresis Tank accommodates up to ten 23
×
19 cm slab gels for
separation under identical conditions. The sample, following focusing in an IPG strip, is
attached to the cathodic surface of the gel by embedding in agarose, then the gel is
turned 90° and run in a “sideways” orientation, with the IPG strip standing vertically at
one edge.
The tank is divided into three chambers by silicone rubber flap seals on the barrier
combs. The seals are not designed to be liquid-tight but they do provide a good barrier
to electrical current, causing most current to flow through the gels. Although there is
Hinged lid
Platinum-core
electrode panels (two)
Barrier combs (two) with
silicone rubber flap seals
Buffer
circulation flutes
Alumina
heat exchanger
High-voltage leads
(Siphon pump included,
but not shown)
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