Ni-NTA Spin System

Pour la purification rapide, à petite échelle, des protéines marquées à l’histidine

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Ni-NTA Spin Kit (50)

Cat. No. / ID:  31314

50 colonnes de centrifugation Ni-NTA, réactifs, tampons, tubes de prélèvement, 1 μg de plasmide d’expression de contrôle
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Les Ni-NTA Spin System sont destinés aux applications de biologie moléculaire. Ces produits ne sont pas conçus pour le diagnostic, la prévention ou le traitement des maladies.

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Features

  • Jusqu’à 300 μg de protéines marquées à l’histidine par colonne en 15 minutes seulement
  • Purification en conditions natives et dénaturantes
  • Jusqu’à 95 % d’homogénéité en une étape
  • Colonnes de centrifugation prêtes à l’emploi pour un traitement automatisé ou manuel rapide

Product Details

La silice Ni-NTA associe le Ni-NTA à un support en silice macroporeuse optimisé pour supprimer les interactions hydrophobes non spécifiques. Avec les Ni-NTA Spin Columns (colonnes de centrifugation pour purification des protéines marquées à l’histidine) du Ni-NTA Spin Kit, qui sont aussi disponibles séparément, la silice Ni-NTA est proposée dans un format pratique de microcentrifugation pour faciliter la préparation de plusieurs échantillons en parallèle. Elles proposent une méthode simple pour le criblage fonctionnel de protéines modifiées, la sélection de clones exprimant des produits de traduction complets et la comparaison des niveaux d’expression. Chaque colonne de centrifugation est capable de purifier jusqu’à 300 µg de protéines marquées à l’histidine. Comme toutes les matrices de Ni-NTA, les Ni-NTA Spin Columns peuvent être utilisées pour la purification des protéines en une étape en conditions natives ou dénaturantes. Le Ni-NTA Spin Kit est un kit complet destiné à la purification par centrifugation des protéines marquées à l’histidine. Il peut être automatisé sur le QIAcube Connect (consultez l’image «  QIAcube Connect »).

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Performance

Les Ni-NTA Spin Columns (colonnes de centrifugation pour purification des protéines marquées à l’histidine), également incluses dans le Ni-NTA Spin Kit, permettent une purification automatique, rapide et reproductible (consultez l’illustration  « Purification automatique reproductible ») à différents niveaux d’expression (consultez l’illustration  « Purification à différents niveaux d’expression »).

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Principle

Le QIAexpress Ni-NTA Protein Purification System, qui comprend les Ni-NTA Spin Columns et le Ni-NTA Spin Kit, est basé sur la remarquable sélectivité de la résine Ni-NTA (Nickel-Acide nitrilotriacétique) brevetée pour les protéines contenant un marqueur d’affinité d’au moins six résidus d’histidine – le marqueur His-tag. Cette technologie permet la purification en une étape de quasiment toutes les protéines marquées à l’histidine à partir de n’importe quel système d’expression en conditions natives ou dénaturantes. Le NTA, qui présente quatre sites de chélation pour les ions nickel, lie le nickel plus étroitement que les systèmes de purification par chélation du métal qui ne présentent que trois sites pour l’interaction avec les ions métalliques. Le site de chélation supplémentaire empêche la lixiviation des ions nickel et offre une plus grande capacité de liaison ainsi que des préparations des protéines d’une pureté supérieure à celle obtenue avec d’autres systèmes de purification par chélation du métal. Le QIAexpress System peut être utilisé pour purifier les protéines marquées à l’histidine à partir de n’importe quel système d’expression, y compris les baculovirus, les cellules de mammifères, les levures et les bactéries.

Procedure

La purification des protéines marquées à l’histidine comprend 4 étapes : lyse cellulaire, liaison, lavage et élution (consultez l’illustration « Purification Ni-NTA Spin Column avec le système de purification des protéines Ni-NTA »). La purification des protéines recombinantes avec le QIAexpress System ne dépend pas de la structure tridimensionnelle de la protéine ou du marqueur His-tag. Cela permet une purification des protéines en une étape en conditions natives ou dénaturantes, à partir de solutions diluées et de lysats bruts. Il est possible de charger jusqu’à 600 μl de lysat cellulaire dans une Ni-NTA Spin Column. Une centrifugation rapide de 2 minutes lie la protéine marquée à la silice Ni-NTA, tandis que la plupart des protéines non marquées sont éliminées. Après l’étape de lavage, les protéines purifiées sont éluées en conditions modérées (par exemple réduction de pH à 5,9 ou ajout de 100 à 500 mM d’imidazole) dans un volume de 100 à 300 μl. En général, l’élimination du marqueur His-tag est inutile, car il est petit et rarement immunogène. Les protéines purifiées sont maintenant prêtes à l’emploi. Les protéines peuvent être purifiées à partir de multiples cultures d’expression à petite échelle en près de 30 minutes (procédure manuelle) ou environ 60 minutes (procédure automatisée avec QIAcube Connect). Vous pouvez utiliser des dénaturants et des détergents puissants pour une solubilisation et une purification efficaces des récepteurs, des protéines membranaires et des protéines qui forment les corps d’inclusion. Les réactifs qui permettent d’éliminer correctement les contaminants de liaison non spécifique peuvent être inclus dans les tampons de lavage (voir le tableau ci-dessous). Les protéines purifiées sont éluées en conditions modérées par l’ajout de 100 à 250 mM d’imidazole comme concurrent ou par la réduction du pH.

Réactifs compatibles avec l’interaction Ni-NTA–His :

  • Chlorure de guanidinium 6 M
  • Urée 8 M
  • Triton X-100 2 %
  • Tween 20 2 %
  • CHAPS 1 %
  • β-ME 20 mM
  • DTT 10 mM
  • Glycérol 50 %
  • Éthanol 20 %
  • NaCl 2 M
  • MgCl2 4 M
  • CaCl2 5 mM
  • Imidazole ≤20 mM
  • TCEP 20 mM
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Applications

Le QIAexpress Ni-NTA Protein Purification System, qui comprend les Ni-NTA Spin Columns et le Ni-NTA Spin Kit, permet une purification fiable en une étape des protéines adaptée à de nombreuses applications, notamment :

  • Étude des structures et des fonctionnements
  • Cristallisation pour la détermination d’une structure tridimensionnelle
  • Dosages impliquant des interactions protéine–protéine et protéine–ADN
  • Immunisation aux anticorps produits

 

Comparaison des Ni-NTA Spin Columns et du Ni-NTA Spin Kit
Caractéristiques Ni-NTA Spin Columns Ni-NTA Spin Kit
Applications Protéomique Protéomique
Taille de bille 16–24 µm 16–24 µm
Capacité de liaison Jusqu’à 300 µg par colonne de centrifugation Jusqu’à 300 µg par colonne de centrifugation
Flux gravitationnel ou colonne de centrifugation Colonne de centrifugation Colonne de centrifugation
Traitement Automatisé/Manuel Automatisé
Échelle Petite échelle Petite échelle
Caractéristique spéciale Criblage de faible débit Jusqu’à 95 % d’homogénéité en une étape
Matériel initial Lysat cellulaire Lysat cellulaire
Support/Matrice Silice macroporeuse Silice macroporeuse
Marqueur Marqueur 6xHis-tag Marqueur 6xHis-tag

Supporting data and figures

Publications

A highly specific system for efficient enzymatic removal of tags from recombinant proteins.
Schäfer F; Schäfer A; Steinert K;
J Biomol Tech; 2002; 13 (3):158-71 2002 Sep PMID:19498979

FAQ

What are your recommendations for PCR template preparation for use with the EasyXpress Insect Kit II?

We recommend to use the EasyXpress Linear Template Kit Plus to generate PCR products optimized for use in protein expression with the EasyXpress Insect Kit II.

This kit uses specially designed primers to amplify coding DNA sequence and supplement it with regulatory elements required for optimal transcription and translation in cell-free expression systems. In addition, specially designed 5' untranslated regions (UTRs) on the sense adapter primer sequences reduce the formation of secondary structure in the translation initiation region, one of the commonest causes of low expression rates. A His-or Strep-tag II can be added to either terminus, greatly simplifying protein purification and detection after expression.

FAQ ID -1221
Are the buffers in the Ni-NTA Fast Start Kit the same as the ones for use with Ni-NTA purchased separately?

The buffers of the Ni-NTA Fast Start Kit are based on recipes for the respective buffers for purification of 6xHis-tagged proteins under native or denaturing conditions listed in the QIAexpressionist handbook. Specific components have been added for optimized performance. The exact composition of the buffers in the Ni-NTA Fast Start Kit is confidential. However, the buffers listed in the Appendix Section of the QIAexpressionist are compatible with the Ni-NTA Fast Start Kit, and can also be used.

FAQ ID -791
How do I prevent bubbles from forming in my Ni-NTA agarose column?
Gas bubbles may form when the resin undergoes a temperature change. To alleviate this problem, degas the Ni-NTA agarose in equilibration buffer or simply keep the agarose at a constant temperature to keep all the gases in solution.
FAQ ID -285
Is it possible to isolate both RNA and recombinant 6xHis-tagged protein from the same sample?
We have no experimental data for this application. However, buffer RLT of the RNeasy Kits for RNA isolation does not contain substances incompatible with Ni-NTA purification of His-tagged proteins. It should be possible to first extract RNA from a sample by following the RNeasy procedure, save the flow-through from the binding step as well as from the RW1 wash, and apply the combined fractions onto a Ni-NTA column for binding of His-tagged proteins. Follow our recommendations for purification of 6xHis-tagged proteins using Ni-NTA resins outlined in the QIAexpressionist handbook.
FAQ ID -532
How can I remove imidazole from a protein sample?
Imidazole does not interfere with most downstream applications and therefore does not need to be removed. If it is necessary to remove the imidazole (e.g., for some sensitive enzyme assays), it can be easily achieved by dialysis, precipitation (e.g., ammonium sulfate), or ultrafiltration.
FAQ ID -91
What are the features and benefits of the QIAexpress 6xHis Tag System?

FEATURES BENEFITS
The interaction of the 6xHis tag with Ni-NTA matrices is conformation independent One-step purification can be carried out under native or denaturing conditions
Mild elution conditions can be used Binding, washing, and elution are highly reproducible, and have no effect on protein structure. Pure protein products are ready for direct use in downstream applications
The 6xHis tag is much smaller than other commonly used tags 6xHis tags can be used in any expression system. The Tag does not interfere with the structure and function of the recombinant protein
The 6xHis tag is uncharged at physiological pH The 6xHis tag does not interfere with secretion
The 6xHis tag is poorly immunogenic The recombinant protein can be used without prior removal of the tag as an antigen to generate antibodies against the protein of interest
Using Factor Xa Protease, 6xHis tag can be easily and efficiently removed The detagged protein can be used for crystallographical or NMR studies where removal of the 6xHis tag may be preferred
Some QIAexpress vectors feature a 6xHis-dihydrofolate reductase tag (6xHis-DHFR tag) Small peptides fused to the 6xHis DHFR tag are stabilized while being expressed. The 6xHis-DHFR tag is not highly immunogenic in mouse and rat, so that peptides fused to the tag can be used directly for immunizations or epitope mapping

 

FAQ ID -193
Can I use HEPES buffer instead of phosphate in my Ni-NTA column?
Although we do not strongly recommend it, up to 100 mM has been successfully used in some cases. Buffers that contain secondary or tertiary amines will reduce nickel ions and affect binding of 6xHis tagged proteins to the Ni-NTA resin.
FAQ ID -291
3354 - What type and amount of resin is packed into the Ni-NTA Spin columns from the Ni-NTA Spin Kit?

The Ni-NTA Spin columns used in the Ni-NTA Spin Kit contain a slightly different resin type than our other Ni-NTA columns. The columns in the Spin Kit contain approximately 25 mg of Ni-NTA Silica.

FAQ ID - 3354
How does imidazole affect my quantitation of protein?

Since imidazole absorbs UV radiation at 280 nm, an elution profile measured at 280 nm while purifying a 6xHis tagged protein by FPLC will show an increase in absorbance above the background signal allowing quantitation of your protein. The absorbance of imidazole can vary depending on its source and purity, but elution buffer containing 250 mM imidazole usually has an A280 of 0.2–0.4.

To quantitate proteins in eluates containing imidazole, we recommend the Bradford protein assay, which is based on the ability of Coomassie Brilliant Blue R250 to form strong complexes with proteins. This assay is more tolerant of higher imidazole concentrations than the Lowry and the biuret assay, which are more sensitive to imidazole because they involve the reduction of copper. For accurate measurements, always use elution buffer without protein as the reagent blank.

FAQ ID -132
Can Ni-NTA resins be used to purify protein with an internal His-tag?
Yes, Ni-NTA Agarose and Superflow will bind a 6xHis-tag whether it is located internally or at the C- or N-teminal end of the protein. Note that the His-tag must be exposed for binding at the surface of the protein to allow for efficient purification under native conditions.
FAQ ID -496
What are the compatibilities of different reagents with Ni-NTA matrices?

Compatibility of reagents with Ni-NTA matrices

Reagent Effect Comments
Buffer reagents    
Tris, HEPES, MOPS Buffers with secondary or tertiary amines will reduce nickel ions

Up to 100 mM has been used successfully in some cases

Sodium phosphate or phosphate-citrate buffer is recommended

Chelating reagents    
EDTA, EGTA Strip nickel ions from resin Up to 1 mM has been used successfully in some cases, but care must be taken
Sulfhydril reagents    
beta-mercaptoethanol Prevents disulfide cross-linkages Up to 20 mM
DTT, DTE Low concentrations will reduce nickel ions A maximum of 1 mM may be reduce nickel ions used, but beta-mercaptoethanol is recommended
Detergents    
Nonionic detergents (Triton, Tween, NP-40, etc.) Removes background proteins and nucleic acids Up to 2% can be used
Cationic detergents   Up to 1% can be used
CHAPS   Up to 1% can be used
Anionic detergents (SDS, sarkosyl)   Not recommended, but up to 0.3% has been used success-fully in some cases
Denaturants Solubilize proteins  
GuHCl   Up to 6 M
Urea   Up to 8 M
Amino acids    
Glycine   Not recommended
Glutamine   Not recommended
Arginine   Not recommended
Histidine Binds to Ni-NTA and competes with histidine residues in the 6xHis tag Can be used at low concentrations (20 mM) to inhibit non-specific binding and, at higher concentrations (>100 mM), to elute the 6xHis-tagged protein from the Ni-NTA matrix
Other additives    
NaCl Prevents ionic interactions Up to 2 M can be used, at least 300 mM should be used
MgCl2   Up to 4 M
CaCl2   Up to 5 mM
Glycerol Prevents hydrophobic interaction between proteins Up to 50%
Ethanol Prevents hydrophobic interactions between proteins Up to 20%
Imidazole Binds to Ni-NTA and competes with histidine residues in the 6xHis tag Can be used at low concentrations (20 mM) to inhibit non-specific binding and, at higher concentrations (>100 mM), to elute the 6xHis-tagged
Sodium bicarbonate   Not recommended

Hemoglobin

 

Ammonium

 

Citrate

 

Not recommended

 

Not recommended

 

Up to 60mM has been used successfully

 

 

FAQ ID -49
How can I avoid poor immunolocalization morphology with Anti-His Antibodies?
Insufficient fixation of samples leads to poor morphological preservation. If using methanol or acetone try fixation with paraformaldehyde. If 2% paraformaldehyde is insufficient, increase fixative concentration to 4% and increase incubation time. Keep in mind that too harsh fixation can lead to functional alteration of the 6xHis epitope and loss of recognition by the Anti·His Antibodies.immunofluorescence
FAQ ID -200
How can I improve the expression of proteins containing hydrophobic regions?
The addition of either 1% Octylglycoside or 1% Dodecylmaltoside to the lysate might help to solubilize proteins containing large hydrophobic regions. The detergents should be added directly to the reaction mix.
FAQ ID -339
How can I eliminate contaminating protein in my Ni-NTA 6xHis-tag protein purification?
  • Use 10-20 mM imidazole in the lysis and wash buffers (both for native and denaturing conditions). Optimal imidazole concentrations have to be determined empirically.
  • Increase the NaCl concentration (up to 2 M) in the purification buffers to reduce the binding of contaminants as a result of nonspecific ionic interactions.
  • Add ß-mercaptoethanol (up to 20 mM) to the lysis buffer to prevent copurification of host proteins that may have formed disulfide bonds with the protein of interest during cell lysis.
  • Add detergents such as Triton X-100 and Tween 20 (up to 2%), or additives such as glycerol (up to 50%) or ethanol (up to 20%) to reduce nonspecific binding to the matrix due to nonspecific hydrophobic interactions.
  • Reduce the amount of Ni-NTA matrix. Low-affinity binding of background proteins will be reduced by matching the total binding capacity of Ni-NTA matrix with the expected amount of 6xHis-tagged protein.
FAQ ID -102
Why do you recommend using Triton X for the purification of 6xHis-tagged protein?

Nonionic detergents such as Triton X-100 (0.1 - 1%) and Tween 20 (up to 2%) can be used to reduce non-specific binding of contaminating proteins due to non-specific hydrophobic or ionic interactions. They will have no effect on the binding of 6xHis-tagged protein to the Ni-NTA resin when used within the recommended concentration range.

Optimal concentrations for these additives to binding and wash buffers should be determined empirically for each purification protocol and protein.

-100
How can I be sure that I am harvesting my induced bacterial culture at the best time point for protein expression?

To optimize the expression of a given recombinant protein, a time-course analysis of the level of protein expression in the induced culture is recommended. Intracellular protein content is often a balance between the amount of soluble protein in the cells, the formation of inclusion bodies, and protein degradation. By checking the 6xHis-tagged protein present at various times after induction in the soluble and insoluble fractions, the optimal induction period can be established, and the bacterial culture can be harvested at this time. It may be useful to perform plasmid Mini preparations on culture samples during the time-course to enable monitoring of plasmid (expression construct) maintenance.

Below, you can see an example of a time course of recombinant protein expression using the QIAexpress System. You can find this information also in the Section 'Expression in E. coli' in the QIAexpressionist Handbook. The handbook is an important resource for useful background information and protocols. For instructions on how to isolate protein from the soluble and insoluble fractions of induced cultures please see Protocol 14. "Protein minipreps of 6x His-tagged proteins from E. coli under native conditions" and Protocol 19. "6xHis-tagged protein minipreps under denaturing conditions."

 

 

 

Time course of expression using the QIAexpress System. Expression of 6xHis-tagged DHFR was induced with 1 mM IPTG. Aliquots were removed at the times indicated and purified on Ni-NTA Agarose under denaturing conditions. Proteins were visualized by Coomassie staining. Yields per liter culture were 2.8, 5.5,12.3, 33.8, and 53.9 mg, respectively. ■A Crude cell lysate; ■B purification with Ni-NTA. 1: flow-through, 2 & 3: first and second eluates; M: markers; C: noninduced control.

 

 

FAQ ID -788