How is SiteClick Alexa Fluor 647 sDIBO Alkyne different from Click-iT Alexa Fluor 647 sDIBO Alkyne?
Structurally, they are the same. The only difference is in the manner of packaging. SiteClick Alexa Fluor 647 sDIBO Alkyne is packaged for labeling 1 to 5 mg of antibody per the SiteClick labeling protocol with the actual amount being proprietary. Click-iT Alexa Fluor 647 sDIBO Alkyne is packaged as a 0.5 mg of reagent for use with any copper-free click reaction.
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What is the general protocol for using the sDIBO alkynes?
The protocol is very simple. Expose the azide-modified sample to the sDIBO alkyne (final concentration in the range of 1 to 5 µM is a reasonable starting range) in aqueous buffer of media for 1-2 hrs. Optimize the final working concentration and incubation time per the sample/application. The azide-modified target must have the azide accessible for reacting with the sDIBO, and the labeling solution should not include any sodium azide.
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How are the sDIBO alkynes different from the original DIBO alkynes?
Both the original DIBO alkynes and the sDIBO alkynes utilize the same fluorescent dyes or biotin for detection. The sDIBO alkynes have improved solubility in aqueous solutions and less propensity to bind non-specifically compared to the original DIBO alkynes.
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I'm planning to label my antibody using SiteClick Alexa Fluor 647 sDIBO Alkyne (Cat. No. S10906). However, my antibody is in the following storage buffer: 0.01% sodium azide (preservative), PBS, 40% glycerol, and 0.05% BSA. Will the labeling work?
The labeling should work with the buffer that your antibody is in. The sodium azide and glycerol will be removed in the buffer exchange with the purification column. This step also concentrates the antibody. The spin column has a 50 kDa MW cut-off, so it will also concentrate the BSA. However, this shouldn't be a problem as our in-house testing has shown that the SiteClick assay can label antibodies in the presence of BSA.
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