Can I replace BSA by Human Albumin in western blotting?

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How to calculate the RMSD values for a MD simulation using MOE?

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MD MOE RMSD

How to calculate the RMSD values for a MD simulation using MOE?

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When I tried to energy minimization my system, I got fatal error as below. Fatal error: Atomtype opls_116 not found Although I've already added this line: ; include water #include "oplsaa.ff/spc.itp" to [molecultype] directive in my topology.

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Syed A Ali

If your antibodies are not known to cross react with human albumin you sure can use it. My concern is though, you may have some IgG in HSA that may result in some background. Why not buy some skimmed milk powder from nearest grocery? It is an excellent blocker.

Manoj Balakrishna Menon

It should work (even though an expensive option). Obviously milk will be a cheaper option if it works for your antibodies.

Hamida Mesbah-Amroun

I think that using milk powder will be a good option. Why not use il?