CST, 59803S, Ponceau S Staining Solution

Product Usage Information
1. Following protein electrotransfer, rinse membrane briefly in ddH 2 O to remove any detergent that may inhibit staining. 2. Incubate membrane in Ponceau S Staining Solution for 5-10 minutes at room temperature. 3. Wash membrane in ddH 2 O until distinct reddish-pink protein bands are visible (1-5 min). 4. If desired, mark proteins with waterproof ink or a pencil. Alternatively, a photograph of the stained membrane can also be taken. 5. Wash membrane in 1X TBS-T several times for 5 min at room temperature until protein bands are no longer visible. 6. Proceed with blocking step of Western blot procedure.
Storage
Store at room temperature. This product is stable for 12 months. Do not dilute or aliquot.
Background
Ponceau S is a negatively charged, red colored stain which binds to positively charged amino groups and non-polar regions of proteins. It has a detection limit of around 250 nanograms of protein following SDS-PAGE and electrotransfer to nitrocellulose membranes (1).
Alternate Names
ponceau; red; solution; stain; western blot