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ExtrAvidin®-Agarose, high binding

For purification of biotinylated macromolecules and complexes

Synonym(s):

ExtrAvidin® beads, de-glycosylated Avidin

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106500
NACRES:
NA.56

form

aqueous suspension
suspension

feature

For purification of biotinylated macromolecules and complexes

concentration

50%

matrix

4% agarose (beaded)

matrix activation

cyanogen bromide

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

ExtrAvidin® is a unique de-glycosylated Avidin modified form of an affinity purified egg white avidin. The ExtrAvidin is conjugated to cyanogen bromide-activated agarose beads.
ExtrAvidin® is a tetrameric protein containing four biotin binding sites. The Avidin-Biotin high affinity interaction (Kd=10-15M) is considered one of the strongest non-covalent interactions known in nature. The use of Avidin-Biotin complex for affinity purification was described in the first half of 1970 and since then it was successfully utilized in numerous studies and biotechnological applications.1-3 This was achieved due to the ability to chemically coupe the small Biotin molecule with different binders, without disturbing its function or structure, thus allowing unique interaction with a variety of Avidin carriers including: protein or DNA molecules, Avidin protein bound to a solid surface matrix, reporter molecules, probes or carriers,. Among the known Avidin-Biotin interaction based applications are purification, enrichment, detection, amplification and other research medical and industrial processes. In addition, the ExtrAvidin® high specificity binding to Biotin, together with the low background staining, grant it significant advantage compared to the non-modified Avidin or Streptavidin produced by Streptomyces avidinii.

Application

ExtrAvidin®-Agarose provides high affinity with high specificity binding to Biotin (also known as vitamin B7) including biotinylated proteins and biotin-tagged fusion proteins. The product may be used in various immunological techniques, including Immunoprecipitation and Immunoaffinity purification.

Caution

DO NOT FREEZE

Physical form

ExtrAvidin®-Agarose is provided as suspension at a 1:1 ratio, in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide as a preservative.

Legal Information

ExtrAvidin is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

This product is for research use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. Please consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for information regarding hazards and safe handling practices.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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