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Section 12- Protein Bradford
12. Protein Bradford
The Bradford Assay is a commonly used method for determining
protein concentration. It is often used for more dilute protein solutions
where lower detection sensitivity is needed and/or in the presence of
components that also have significant UV (280 nm) absorbance. Like
the BCA and Lowry methods, the Bradford assay requires a standard
curve to be generated before unknown proteins can be measured.
The Bradford uses the protein-induced absorbance shift of
Coomassie Blue dye to 595 nm as a measure of protein
concentration. The bound protein-dye complex is measured at 595
nm and normalized at 750 nm. A single stabilized reagent mixture
containing Coomassie Blue dye, alcohol, and surfactant in kit form is
available from numerous manufacturers. Follow the respective
manufacturer’s recommendations for all standards and samples
(unknowns), ensuring they are subjected to the identical conditions
and timing throughout the assay.
Sample Volume Requirement
Some proteins are hydrophobic and others hydrophilic giving rise to
variable surface tension in the sample to be measured. Additionally
the presence of surfactants or detergents in reagents, such as the
Bradford reagent, can significantly alter surface tension. This
occurrence can be overcome without affecting the sample’s
absorbance by using a larger sample volume.
A 2 ul sample size is
recommended for protein measurements
.
Pedestal Reconditioning
Solutions and reagents containing surfactants may “un-condition” the
measurement pedestal surfaces so that the liquid column does not
form. If this occurs, “buff” the measurement pedestal surfaces by
rubbing each measurement surface aggressively with a dry laboratory
wipe 30-40 times. This will “re-condition” the surface allowing the
liquid sample column to form. Alternatively, use the NanoDrop
Pedestal Reconditioning Compound (PR-1) as a rapid means of
reconditioning the pedestals when the surface properties have been
compromised and liquid columns break during measurement.
Additional information about the PR-1 kit may be found on our
website.
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