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FluoroTag™ FITC Conjugation Kit

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FITC

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.32

packaging

pkg of (Kit contains reagents for 5 conjugations.)

Quality Level

200

fluorescence

λex 495 nm; λem 525 nm

storage temp.

2-8°C

Application

The Flourotag FITC Conjugation Kit can be used for Immunohistochemisty and Immunocytochemistry using Flow Cytometry. It is also be used for the conjugation of FITC to peptide hormones, cytokines, growth factors and proteins.

Features and Benefits

  • Suitable for both small (1 mg) and large (5 mg) scale conjugations
  • Completely aqueous procedure - no DMF needed
  • Fast gel filtration separation of conjugate from excess FITC
  • Complete protocols for conjugation and F/P ratio determination
  • Sufficient reagents for at least 5 conjugations of 5 mg protein each and for optimization of F/P ratio before scale-up
  • References for applications and protocols

Principle

Sigma offers a convenient kit for preparing FITC-labeled antibodies. Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC), Isomer 1, is a widely used fluorophore, popular because of its high quantum efficiency and stability when conjugated. FITC is yellow-orange in color with an absorption maximum at 495 nm. Upon excitation it emits a yellow-green color with an emission maximum at 525 nm. Conjugation occurs through free amino groups of proteins or peptides, forming a stable thiourea bond (see reaction). FITC conjugates of antibodies, lectins, hormones, and growth factors have been used in a variety of immunohistochemical and flow cytometry applications. The protocols have been optimized for antibodies, but may be adapted to other proteins by the end user.

Analysis Note

Procedure
1. Dissolve protein and FITC in carbonate-bicarbonate buffer.
2. Slowly add FITC to protein with stirring. Cover with foil and stir 2 hours at room temperature.
3. Separate conjugate from free FITC on G-25 column. Collect fractions.
4. Pool fractions containing conjugate.
5. Determine F/P ratio of conjugate spectrophotometrically.
6. Stabilize with 1% bovine serum albumin and 0.1% sodium azide and store at 0-5 °C.

Legal Information

FluoroTag is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Kit Components Only

Product No.
Description
  • Sephadex G-25 column, 3.5 mL 1
  • Sephadex G-25 column, 9.1 mL 1
  • Fluorescein isothiocyanate isomer I - F7250KC-2MG 2 mg

Kit Components Also Available Separately

Product No.
Description
SDS
  • P3813Phosphate buffered saline, powder, pH 7.4, for preparing 1 L solutions 5 pkgSDS

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
0000382237
0000382240
0000382240
0000382237
0000229159

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

  3. Can Product FITC1, FluoroTag™ FITC Conjugation Kit, be used with antibodies at concentrations less than 5 mg/mL?

    You can scale down the reaction for labeling.  A possible problem occurs in using the column to remove the free FITC.  If the volume is too small, the column cannot be used.  We would recommend using dialysis to remove the free (unconjugated) FITC.

  4. Can the columns in Product FITC1, FluoroTag™ FITC Conjugation Kit, be reused?

    Wash the column with 35 ml (10 X column volumes) of PBS to remove unbound fluorophore. This is sufficient to regenerate the column.  For prolonged storage, wash the column with 10 mL of PBS containing 0.05% sodium azide and store capped at 2-8 °C, with about 1 mL buffer above the gel.

  5. When using Product FITC1, FluoroTag™ FITC Conjugation Kit, should I adjust the dye:protein ratio for the size of the protein being labeled?

    Adjustments for dye/protein ratios should only be made for very small proteins, i.e. < 25 kDa. Here, you should use less protein per dye portion. In many cases, this weight amount of protein is IgG with MW 150 kDa, and the kit would provide a molar excess of dye to provide attachment of a few dyes per IgG. If one wants to attempt labeling of a very small protein using the same weight ratio, there is a good chance there would not be enough dye/protein.

  6. My antibody is in solution containing azide.  Can I use the antibody directly in the reaction when using Product FITC1, FluoroTag™ FITC Conjugation Kit?

    It is not recommended to have azide in the reaction mix. If the buffer contains amines or sodium azide, dialyze protein solution (1 mL) against PBS, pH 7.4 (approximately 1000 mL), overnight at 2-8 °C.

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