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EMSA (Gel Shift Assay)
Electrophoretic Mobility Shift Assay

Detects the in vitro binding of proteins to nucleic acids (DNA/RNA); binding specificity can be verified through competition assays and supershift experiments.

Purpose & Application Scenarios

Purpose

When you want to verify "does this transcription factor really bind to this DNA sequence," EMSA provides direct, intuitive in vitro proof of the binding relationship — answering "is there really a direct binding between the protein and the DNA."

Application Scenarios

Technical Principle & Applications

Technical Principle

A nucleic acid probe (labeled with an isotope, biotin, or a fluorophore) is incubated with the protein. The resulting protein-nucleic acid complex has increased molecular weight and altered charge, causing it to migrate more slowly on a native polyacrylamide gel and form a shifted band. Adding excess unlabeled competitor probe weakens the band, while adding a specific antibody produces a further shift (supershift), confirming binding specificity.

Applications

Transcription factor-DNA binding verification, RNA-binding protein research, binding site identification, etc.

Service Advantages

Complete Specificity Verification

Dual verification via competition assay and supershift

About 3-4 Weeks

Covers probe preparation, incubation, and electrophoresis

Complete Gel Image Delivery

Includes an experimental report and result interpretation

Multiple Labeling Options

Isotope, biotin, or fluorescent labeling available

Delivery

EMSA AssayAbout 3-4 weeks
Deliverables: gel image and an experimental report. We recommend confirming probe sequence design with a technical advisor in advance.

Ordering Process

1

Requirement Discussion

Submit your experimental plan and objectives

2

Proposal Confirmation

Technical advisor confirms the protocol and timeline

3

Deposit & Order Placement

Pay a deposit of at least 50% of the project cost to enter production

4

Production & QC

Quality control documented throughout production

5

Delivery & Acceptance

Settle the balance and complete acceptance

Payment & Acceptance Terms

Project Deposit

Standard, custom, and large orders all require a deposit of at least 50% of the contract value to begin. The timing for the remaining balance is agreed separately for each project.

Acceptance

Please complete acceptance within 1 month of receiving the product or report. Any concerns about the deliverable should be raised within this window; we will respond within 2 business days.

Disclaimer: The turnaround times and technical parameters shown on this page are typical reference ranges; the order confirmation governs the actual terms. ↑ Back to top
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