Which online software is reliable for Protein Transmembrane helix prediction

04 May 2017 6,200 5 View

Double band for a single protein on western blot?

Im working on yeast secretary protein, my protein was his tagged so i use Anti-his monoclonal antibody for WB, i can see the signal but i got two band on each protein (totally i have two proteins...

11 December 2015 5,327 12 View

Can anyone suggest me a best transformation protocol for Bacillus subtilis using electroporation?

11 December 2015 3,054 1 View

What is the difference between Zymography and SDS-PAGE?

For determining the protein molecular weight, normally SDS-PAGE was used but some researchers also use zymography. im confused with both things. please clarify the difference between these two...

05 June 2014 8,429 6 View

Why should we use MgCl2 in particular instead of other chemicals for PCR?

Why should we use MgCl2 in particular instead of other chemicals for PCR?

02 March 2014 3,158 7 View

How to select a correct primer for an unknown organism for PCR?

We isolated bacteria from various samples. It is identified by biochemical tests as Lactobacillus spp. Now we are going to sequencing it for species level identification. I'm a little confused...

02 March 2014 6,089 6 View

Can anybody explain the target organism for pasteurization?

In milk numerous organisms grow well, that's why we pasteurize milk to remove unwanted microbes and their spores. But what is the exact target organism for pasteurization?

01 February 2014 1,002 10 View

How to find a specific gene responsible for particular charecter from the 16S rRNA sequence?

I need to identify the gene responsible for production of bacteriocin, and cloned it into another organism but I don't know how to identify the gene from 16S rRNA sequence.

01 February 2014 2,120 2 View

HPLC Peak has disappeared after one month. Any suggestions as to why?

We extracted secondary metabolite from wild Streptomyces spp. Initially, while running HPLC, peaks was obtained. However, after a few months, the peak disappeared (R.T 5.9-6.4 mins). Any suggestions?

31 December 2013 827 20 View

Is there any record of cholesterol reduction by Lactobacilus oris previously?

There are lots of studies which records the cholesterol reduction by Various Lactobacillus spp. but i want to know is there any researchers showing cholesterol reduction by Lactobacillus oris.

31 December 2013 2,836 1 View

What solvent can I used for Paal Knorr reaction between 6-amino hexanoic acid and 2.5 hexanedione?

I am try to make the Paal Knorr reaction between 2.5 hexnedione and 6-amino hexanoic acid, my problem is type of solvent to use, because 6-hexaminohexanoic acid is soluble in water but I am not...

02 March 2021 4,443 2 View

How to quantitative analize the data of TNBS assay for gelatin?

Estemeed colleagues, I found some issues regarding the quantification of the data for TNBS assay. There are different protocols on how to perform that but it is clear to me the "fil rouge" that...

02 March 2021 2,616 1 View

How to simultaneously perform multiple biochemical assays?

I am a research scholar working on heavy metal stress on plants. I will be doing biochemical characterisation( protein, carbohydrate, proline, antioxidant enzymes and many more assays) at interval...

01 March 2021 6,999 3 View

Is CD44 degraded in lysosome together with hyaluronan after CD44 mediated endocytosis of hyaluronic acid?

Also when RHAMM binds hyaluronic acid, they get internalized, will RHAMM also be degraded? Or both CD44 and RHAMM will be transferred back to the cell membrane? Asking for breast cancer cell line...

01 March 2021 8,169 2 View

RIA. How to measure?

When you use RIA, with a control the unknown sample with antibodies, you bare in mind the binding sites of the antibodies. However you still need to measure labelled antigen (radioactive) and not...

28 February 2021 2,133 3 View

I want to performe MALDI-TOF MS for bacterial identification, I would appreciate it if anyone can tell me the matrix solution preparation protocol ?

based on what I've studied on multiple papers, for peptide and protein identification Alpha-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA) is an appropriate matrix to use, I also know that the CHCA powder...

26 February 2021 6,799 3 View

I have a time series data of some biochemical studies ( DNA and Chromosomal damage) which I intend to use to further predict into future ?

I have a time series data of some biochemical studies ( DNA and Chromosomal damage) which I intend to use to further predict into future without necessarily conducting the assay for an extended...

23 February 2021 7,842 1 View

What is the standard protocol in doing replicates for C. elegans lifespan assay on solid media (thru worm picking)?

I would like to know what is the standard protocol in the number of worms per plate and number of plates per concentration of extract X in a lifespan assay done in solid media and not automated...

23 February 2021 9,933 1 View

Can I use acetic acid with an ELITE WAX Perkin Elmer column for Gas Chromatography?

Hi! I would want to know if I can use acetic acid with an ELITE WAX Perkin Elmer column for Gas Chromatography. This column has a polyethylene glycol phase, but I can't find the manual to check...

22 February 2021 730 2 View

Can you perform the Murexide test on samples fixed in Formalin?

I have a fixed sample and would like to use the murexide reaction to test for uric acid composition. I no longer have fresh samples

22 February 2021 1,328 1 View