I used PVDF Gel Transfer Stacks with the iBlot 3 Western Blot Transfer System, and my proteins did not transfer to the membrane. What happened?
This is likely due to the PVDF membrane being dry or partially dry. Regions where PVDF membranes are dry appear whiter than places where the membrane is wet. Remove the membrane and reactivate in 100% methanol, and rinse in water before reapplying to the transfer stack.
After transferring using the iBlot 3 Western Blot Transfer System, I noticed that the Bottom Stack transfer gel melted to a viscous blue solution. Why is this?
This happens if the membrane is trimmed to fit the gel size resulting in direct contact between the Top and Bottom transfer stacks. This can be avoided by maintaining the membrane size identical to the transfer stack. Transfer quality is not affected by smaller gel size compared to the membrane.
What is the Blotting Roller that is provided with the iBlot 3 Western Blot Transfer System?
The Blotting Roller is a plastic roller attached to a stainless steel handle. It is used to remove any air bubbles between the gel and blotting membrane during the assembly of the transfer stacks and gel.
Can I cut the membrane in the iBlot 3 Transfer Stacks to fit my separating gel?
No, we recommend maintaining the membrane size identical to the transfer stacks. This helps ensure that there is no direct contact between the Top and Bottom transfer stacks.
Are the PVDF and nitrocellulose membranes in the iBlot 3 Transfer Stacks compatible with fluorescent antibodies or membrane staining (e.g., LI-COR, Ponceau S)?
The PVDF and nitrocellulose membranes in the iBlot 3 Transfer Stacks are compatible with all commonly used detection methods such as staining, immunodetection, fluorescence, etc.