Bio-Rad Mini-PROTEAN Tetra
Bio-Rad Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell is a mini-format, vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis system that provides rapid, high-resolution separation of protein (or DNA) mixtures by SDS-PAGE or native PAGE. An indispensable piece of equipment in research laboratories, the durable and easy-to-assemble Mini PROTEAN Tetra cell is also well-suited for use in classroom laboratories.
Key Features
Runs 1–4 mini polyacrylamide gels in 30 min
Fast, simple setup
Indestructible molded polycarbonate construction
Leak-free electrophoresis and gel casting
Requires a PowerPac Basic or comparable power supply
Configuration Options
The Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell can be configured for use with 1–4 precast or handcast gels in different thicknesses.
All Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cells include buffer tank, electrode assembly, lid with power cables, and mini cell buffer dam
Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cells for handcasting include casting frames and stands, glass plates, 10-well gel combs, and sample loading guide
Convert any 2-gel Tetra Cell to a 4-gel system by adding a companion running module (1658038EDU)
The Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell is also available bundled with a PowerPac power supply and/or Tetra blotting module.
Application
Use the Mini-PROTEAN Tetra cell to teach protein fingerprinting, sample purity analysis, and downstream western blotting techniques in independent projects or with the following educational kits:
| Number of gels | 1–4 |
| Prefabricated Gel | Mini-PROTEAN TGX Precast Gels |
| Hand-filled gels | Cast using Mini-PROTEAN spacer plates |
| Gel Size (W x L) | Precast: 8.6 x 6.8 cm Handcast: 8.3 x 7.3 cm |
| Glass plate size (width x length) | Short board 10.1 x 7.3 cm
Glass plate 10.1 x 8.2 cm |
| Total buffer volume for 2 gels | 700 ml |
| Total buffer volume for 4 gels | 1,000 ml |
| SDS-PAGE Typical Run Time | 35–45 min (at 200 V constant) |
| Recommended Power Supply | PowerPac Basic or PowerPac HC (High Current) |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 12 x 16 x 18 cm |
| Weight | 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) |
