Does anyone have an idea how to remove the background signal in Western Blot due to the IgG immunoprecipitates when MW of my protein is 50-60 kD?

Maria Russo @Maria_Russo3

10 October 2013 1 4K Report

Technical problems with protein immunoprecipitation.

Julio Prieto-Sagredo

There are several products that may help ypu. Check the erase background from www.Biocare.netour

You should also consider changing your fixative. Good Luck!

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