These columns are used to concentrate antibody solutions. These size exclusion columns contain a membrane of MWCO of 5,000 (this varies by the type of kit). Molecules less than this size will pass through the membrane and larger molecules will be retained. These columns can be used to concentrate antibodies prior to labeling or modification.

Zeba Spin Desalting Columns contain a proprietary high-performance desalting resin that offers exceptional desalting and protein-recovery characteristics compared to other commercially available resins. Even very dilute (25 µg/mL) protein samples can be successfully processed to obtain greater than 95% retention (removal) of salts and other small molecules (< 1,000 MW) and good recovery of proteins and other macromolecules (>7,000 MW). Despite claims, other commercially available resins perform only satisfactorily in spin columns with sample of high concentration (>250 µg/mL) over a narrow window of sample volumes. The proprietary Zeba Micro Spin Desalting columns has exceptional protein recovery and desalting characteristics with >95% retention of salts and other small molecules of < 1,000 MW and are recommended for processing compounds >7,000 MW.”

These columns are size exclusion columns with a MWCO of 7 kDa. These are used to exchange buffers – to put the biomolecule to label in the correct buffer, such as a modification buffer. Small contaminants (e.g., various buffer components under 7 kDa will go into the bead matrix or resin, and retained, as larger molecules flow through the column. This both removes buffer components which might interfere with the reaction and puts the biomolecule of interest into a new buffer.

The 10X conjugation buffer and 10X modification buffer contain a high concentration of salt, which can precipitate out of solution and form crystals at room temperature, and especially when stored at 4 degrees. This is normal, and occurs frequently. There is nothing wrong with the buffers. You can heat the 10X solution to 40 degrees and vortex, to get all of the salt crystals back into solution. Then, you can use the buffer to make your 1X dilution.

Because the binding is so tight, harsh methods are typically used to dissociate an antibody from its target antigen. One can use 0.1 M glycine, 0.5-1% Triton X-100 at pH 2.8 or boil in protein lysis buffer at 95-100ºC 5–10 min. Some vendors market a less harsh method of separating the two biomolecules (Pierce sells a gentle Ag/Ab elution buffer).

If stored at the recommended temperature, our kits should be stable for at least 18 months.