title: Direct Blue 71 staining of proteins bound to blotting membranes.
abstract: A sensitive staining method for protein blots using Direct Blue 71 is described. It is based on the selective binding of dye molecules to proteins in acidic solution and produces bluish violet colored bands. It is a simple and rapid procedure, involving only staining and rinsing steps that occur within 7 min. The sensitivity of this method is 5-10 ng of protein on nitrocellulose (NC) and 10-20 ng on polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), which is tenfold better than that of the commonly used Ponceau S staining. Moreover, the staining is reversible for subsequent immunostaining, without impairing immunoreactivity. To remove the dye from the developed bands, changes in pH and hydrophobicity of the solvent are required. Due to its sensitivity, rapidity, simplicity, and low cost, this stain may be more practical than other dye-based stains or metal-based stains for routine laboratory purposes.
authors.affiliation: College of Pharmacy, Chonnam National University, Kwangju, South Korea.
authors.forename: H Y
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Choi
mesh_terms: D001391:Azo Compounds; D003101:Collodion; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D000431:Ethanol; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011145:Polyvinyls; D011506:Proteins / Q000032:analysis*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D014407:Tumor Cells, Cultured; D005465:Fluorocarbon Polymers
chemical_list: D001391:Azo Compounds; D003101:Collodion; D000431:Ethanol; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011145:Polyvinyls; D011506:Proteins; C024865:polyvinylidene fluoride; D005465:Fluorocarbon Polymers; C408744:Direct Blue 71