InstaBlue Protein Stain Solution is very convenient for use and needs only simple one step protocol to finish the rapid coomassie blue staining of protein gels. Some premade and traditional home-made Coomassie R-250 protein stains can take 3 hours or more to fully stain gels.
Because of InstaBlue’s protein specific staining which gives a clear background, improving the signal/noise ratio of the stain, InstaBlue Protein Stain Solution has high sensitivity and can detect protein levels as low as 5 ng per band when staining overnight.
InstaBlue Protein Stain Solution is non-toxic and thanks to its methanol free composition will not shrink gels. InstaBlue will stain at least 40 mini-gels per 1 L, staining with only 25ml per mini-gel, which allows you to use less protein staining solution. While homemade solutions and some pre-mixed solutions need approximately 50-100ml for staining one gel.

Product Citation

Ultra-fast staining – Results in 5 minutes or less.

One-step procedure – No washing, fixing, microwaving or destaining.

High sensitivity – 5ng bands detectable.

Clear background – High signal/noise ratio.

Flexible – No over staining.

Reliable – Quantitative Batch to batch consistency.

Efficient – Only 25ml per gel.

Safe composition – Non-toxic. No fume hood or solvent disposal required.

Methanol free – No gel shrinkage or protein methylation.

Acetic acid free – No protein aceylation.

MS Compatible – No residual methylation or acetylation.

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