The NativePAGE™ Novex® Bis-Tris Gel System is a pre-cast polyacrylamide mini gel system that provides a sensitive and high-resolution method for analysis of native membrane protein complexes, native soluble proteins, molecular mass estimations, and assessment of purity of native proteins. It is based on the blue native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis technique (BN PAGE) developed by Schagger and von Jagow (1-3).



With the NativePAGE™ Novex® Bis-Tris Gel System, youll:
• Simplify resolution of large proteins (15-10,000 kDa)
• Analyze membrane-protein complexes in their native conformations
• Obtain better resolution than with traditional Tris-glycine native electrophoresis



In SDS-PAGE, SDS functions as a charge-shift molecule that denatures proteins by conferring on them a net negative charge and enables proteins to migrate towards the anode. BN PAGE uses Coomassie® G-250 as the charge-shift molecule, which binds to proteins and confers a net negative charge while maintaining the proteins in their non-denatured native state.

The near neutral pH of the NativePAGE™ Novex® Bis-Tris Gel System provides maximum stability of both the proteins and the gel matrix, resulting in a highly sensitive method for analysis of native membrane-protein complexes and offering superior band resolution over traditional Tris-glycine gel systems.



Contents and Storage:
The NativePAGE™ Running Buffer Kit contains the NativePAGE™ Running Buffer (20X) and the NativePAGE™ Cathode Buffer Additive (20X). The NativePAGE™ Sample Prep Kit includes the NativePAGE™ Sample Buffer (4X), 5% G-250 Sample Additive, 10% DDM, and 5% Digitonin. Store the NativePAGE™ Novex® 3-12% and 4-16% Bis-Tris Gels, the NativePAGE™ 4X Sample Buffer, the 10% DDM, and 5% Digitonin at +4°C. Do not freeze NativePAGE™ Gels. Store the NativePAGE™ 20X Running Buffer, the NativePAGE™ 20X Cathode Buffer Additive, and the NativePAGE™ 5% G-250 Sample Additive at room temperature. The NativePAGE™ Novex 4-16% Bis-Tris Gels are stable for 4 months when properly stored. All other components are guaranteed stable for 6 months when properly stored. One box contains 10 gels.



References
1. Schagger, H. and von Jagow, G. (1991) Anal. Biochem. 199: 223-231.
2. Schagger, H., Cramer, W.A. and von Jagow, G. (1994) Anal. Biochem. 217: 220-230.

3. Schagger, H. (2001) Meth. Cell Biol. 65: 231-244.