Cat# 51008/K51008
Product Description
MagVigen™-anti-c-Myc nanoparticles are ideal for the purification of c-Myc tagged recombinant proteins and immunoprecipitation assays. The subsequent nanoparticle-c-Myc protein complex can be easily separated from the rest of the sample by magnet. The retained c-Myc fusion proteins can be eluted from the nanoparticles using an elution buffer.
MagVigen™ nanoparticles enable identification of new protein-protein interactions through immunoprecipitation assays, where the MagVigen™ -c-Myc protein complex can be used to isolate particular proteins of interest or protein complex from assay samples, e.g. cell lysate. The immunoprecipitated proteins can be further analyzed by electrophoresis, protein staining, and mass spectrometry. MagVigen™ nanoparticles are much smaller than conventional micro-beads. This feature allows for better accessibility of the nanoparticles to the antigenic epitope and for less disturbance to the native functions of proteins or protein- protein complexes. In addition, the surfaces of MagVigen™ nanoparticles are uniquely coated to reduce non-specific interactions with cellular proteins and other biomolecules. This feature allows for a more specific “pull down” of real protein complex targets.
Product Contents
- Cat# 51008: MagVigen™-anti-c-Myc nanoparticles are provided in phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.4. Each vial contains 1 ml of solution with a particle concentration of 1 mg/ml, which is enough for approximately 5-50 antibody enrichment or immunoprecipitation assays.
Cat# K51008 further includes:
- Washing Buffer (10X), 15 ml
- Elution Buffer, 15 ml
- Not included: 16 sample magnetic rack Cat# A20006
All materials except Magnet should be stored at 4°C up to 6 months.
Protocol
Protein purification
This protocol provides guidance for protein purification using MagVigen™ -anti-c-Myc nanoparticles. Optimization may be needed for specific application.
- Dilute 10X Washing Buffer with PBS to 1X.
- Mix well MagVigen™ nanoparticles before use.
- Take 20-50 µl nanoparticle solution (for 0.1-1 µg c-Myc fusion protein), add it to 100 µl 1X Washing Buffer, and mix.
- Separate the nanoparticles from the solution by placing the magnet on the side of the tube for 1-2 min and remove the supernatant carefully (with magnet still on the side).
- Remove magnet and wash the nanoparticles with 100 μl 1X Washing Buffer. Repeat step 4, and remove supernatant.
- Add 100 μl sample solution containing desired c-Myc fusion protein to the nanoparticle pellet, mix well, and incubate with gentle rotation for 0.5-2 hours at room temperature or 4°C overnight.
- After incubation, use the magnet to separate nanoparticle- protein complex from the solution and remove the supernatant.
- Wash nanoparticle-protein complex with 100 μl 1X Washing Buffer twice and remove supernatant.
- Elute captured protein from the nanoparticles by adding 90 μl Elution Buffer, mix well, and incubate for 1 min at room temperature.
- Separate the nanoparticles from the eluted c-Myc fusion protein with magnet. Transfer supernatant to a clean tube and immediately neutralize the eluate by adding 10 μl Tris (1M, pH=8.0). The purified protein is ready to use for subsequent evaluation.
Note: A clear precipitate containing dark brown colored nanoparticles should become visible on the side of the micro-centrifuge tube.
Note: some c-Myc fusion proteins may not be stable using this elution method (steps 9 and 10). Please choose appropriate elution method for specific application.
Immunoprecipitation (from cell lysate)
Steps 1-8 are the same as Protein Purification
- Add cell lysate sample, typically 100-1000 μl , to nanoparticle pellet and gently pipette to mix.
- Incubate the reaction by rotating for 1-2 hours at room temperature or 4°C to allow the antigen to bind to the MagVigen™-c-Myc protein complex.
- After incubation, use the magnet to separate the nanoparticle- protein complex from the solution, and remove the supernatant.
- Wash nanoparticle-protein complex with 100 μl of 1X Washing Buffer for three times.
- Elute antibody and proteins by using either the denaturing elution methods or the non-denaturing elution method.
Note: depending on the affinity of protein-protein interaction, the incubation time can be adjusted for optimal binding.
A. Denaturing elution:
1) Add 20-30 μl of SDS-PAGE protein sample buffer to the nanoparticle-protein complex, gently pipette, and boil the sample in water bath for 5 minutes.
2) Place the tube on the magnet to separate the nanoparticles, and load the supernatant onto a gel.
B. Non-denaturing elution:
1) Add 20-30 μl of Elution Buffer to the nanoparticle-protein complex, gently pipette, and incubate for 1-2 minutes.
2) Place the tube on the magnet to separate the nanoparticles, and transfer the supernatant to a clean tube. If neural pH is desired for further analysis, add Tris (1 M, pH=8) to the sample.
