Alexa Fluor™ 350 Antibody Labeling Kit
Alexa Fluor™ 350 Antibody Labeling Kit
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Alexa Fluor™ 350 Antibody Labeling Kit

Molecular Probes™ Alexa Fluor™ Antibody Labeling Kits provide a convenient means to label small amounts of antibodies with Alexa Fluor™Read more
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Catalog number A20180
also known as A-20180
Price (USD)
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Price (USD)
686.00
Each
Add to cart
Molecular Probes™ Alexa Fluor™ Antibody Labeling Kits provide a convenient means to label small amounts of antibodies with Alexa Fluor™ dyes (choice of 10 colors). This kit is optimized for labeling 100 μg of antibody per reaction with blue fluorescent Alexa Fluor™ 350. Comparably small amounts of other proteins (>40 kDa) can also be labeled.

The kit contains everything you need to perform five separate labeling reactions as well as to purify the resulting conjugates. Conjugates are ideal for multiple applications, including flow cytometry, fluorescent microscopy, immunohistochemistry, primary detection, ELISAs, immunocytochemistry, indirect FISH, and more.

Important Features of Alexa Fluor™ 350 Antibody Labeling Kit:
• With an excitation and emission maximum of 346/442 nm, Alexa Fluor™ 350 can be efficiently excited using a UV laser line and detected under standard DAPI filters
• Labeled proteins typically ready to use typically in 90 min (∼15 min hands-on time)
• Useful for labeling 100 μg of protein
• Optimized for small-scale labeling of any protein >40 kDa
• Purified using convenient spin filters
• Stabilizing proteins must be removed from the sample before labeling
• Includes detailed instructions for determining degree of labeling (DOL)


Better Results and Workflows with Primary labeled antibodies
A primary antibody directly labeled with a fluorophore often produces lower background fluorescence and less nonspecific binding. Further, multiple primary antibodies of the same isotype or derived from the same species can easily be used in the same experiment if they are directly labeled with compatible fluorophores.

Superior Alexa Fluor™ Dyes
Compared to traditional dyes, Alexa Fluor™ dyes are brighter, more photostable, and more pH resistant between pH 4 and 10. And generally when using Alexa Fluor™ dyes, higher degrees of labeling can be achieved without intramolecular quenching. For details see Alexa Fluor™ Dyes Spanning the Visible and Infrared Spectrum—Section 1.3.

Learn More About Protein and Antibody Labeling
We offer a wide selection of Molecular Probes™ antibody and protein labeling kits to fit your starting material and your experimental setup. See Antibody Labeling from A to Z or use our Labeling Chemistry Selection Tool for other choices. To learn more about our various kits read Kits for Labeling Proteins and Nucleic Acids—Section 1.2 in the Molecular Probes™ Handbook.

We'll Make a Custom Antibody Conjugate for You
If you can't find what you're looking for in our stocked list, we'll prepare a custom antibody conjugate for you. Our custom conjugation service is efficient and confidential, and we stand by the quality of our work. We are ISO 13485:2000 certified.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Product TypeLabeling Kit
Quantity1 kit
Detection MethodFluorescence
Excitation/Emission346/442 nm
Labeling MethodConjugation-based
Labeling Scale100 μg
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Product LineAlexa Fluor™
Label or DyeAlexa Fluor 350
ColorBlue
Labeling TargetAntibodies, Proteins
Label TypeAlexa Fluor
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Alexa Fluor™ 350 Antibody Labeling Kit comes with 5 vials of reactive dye, sodium bicarbonate, purification resin, spin columns and collections tubes.
  • Store at 2°C to 8°C, protected from light. Component A may be stored from -20°C to +8°C.
  • Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    I want to use an Alexa Fluor Antibody Labeling kit to label my antibody. The antibody has histidine and glycine in the stock solution. Will this be a problem?

    Yes. The reactive dye in the kit reacts with primary amine groups on histidine and glycine. This can result in less labeling of the antibody. The histidine and glycine must be removed, such as with dialysis or a desalting column. Other components that can interfere include BSA, gelatin, and Tris buffers.

    Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

    What formulation of antibody should I use for conjugation for small animal in vivo imaging?

    To allow for good reaction kinetics, antibodies should be in PBS buffer at a concentration of 0.5-3.0 mg/ml. The antibody must be free of preservatives (azide etc.), amine containing buffers and carrier proteins such as BSA.

    Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

    What is degree of labeling (DOL)?

    Degree of labeling (DOL) describes the number of fluorophores per antibody. For in vivo labeling experiments, the DOL is restricted to a narrow range because it has significant consequences for the biodistribution and clearance of the probe. For example, for in vivo imaging, we have determined that the DOL range for the far-red Alexa Fluor dyes is 1.5 to 3 molecules per antibody for optimal optical in vivo imaging.

    Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.