Western Blot

Western blotting, or immunoblotting, is a core protein analysis technique used to detect specific proteins within complex mixtures using gel electrophoresis, membrane transfer, and antibody-based detection.

The words "Western Blot" written out on a spreadsheet by coloring different cells blue.
February 7, 2023
 
Western Blot
How To Read a Western Blot: A Guide to Understanding Results

Introduction Western blotting is a powerful technique used in molecular biology and proteomics labs to study proteins obtained from a cell lysate or other protein samples. It’s a powerful procedure to…

An illustration of the results of a Western Blot.
January 18, 2023
 
Western Blot
Western Blot: Overview & Applications

Western Blot: Overview Western blotting is a technique used in labs to separate and identify specific proteins in tissue, blood samples, or other cell lysates. It’s also known as immunoblotting. It in...

An abstract drawing of shapes. Represents primary antibodies.
July 12, 2022
 
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Primary Antibody: Definition & Applications

Definition: Primary Antibody Antibodies are small protective proteins produced by our immune system in response to disease or the presence of an antigen. It is also known as immunoglobulin. In m...

Puddles next to each other. The puddle towards the back has an orange traffic cone in its center.
July 12, 2022
 
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Secondary Antibody: Overview & Definition

Overview of Secondary Antibodies Antibodies (also known as immunoglobulin) play a crucial role in life science, research, and diagnostic centers to diagnose diseases and develop targeted drugs & t...

Differently colored shapes. It represents the different types of cell membranes.
June 29, 2022
 
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Membrane: Definition, Applications, & Industry Uses

Definition: Membrane A cell membrane is a thin layer present around living cells (also known as the biological membrane or plasma membrane) and some organelles such as mitochondria, nucleus, and chlor...