Ni-NTA Spin System

Para purificación rápida y a pequeña escala de proteínas con etiqueta His

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Ni-NTA Spin Kit (50)

Cat. No. / ID:  31314

50 columnas de centrifugación Ni-NTA, reactivos, tampones, tubos de colecta, 1 μg de plásmido de control de expresión
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Ni-NTA Spin System están concebidos para su uso en aplicaciones de biología molecular. Estos productos no están concebidos para el diagnóstico, la prevención ni el tratamiento de enfermedades.

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Features

  • Hasta 300 μg de proteínas con etiqueta His por columna en tan solo 15 minutos
  • Purificación en condiciones nativas y desnaturalizadas
  • Hasta un 95 % de homogeneidad en un solo paso
  • Columnas de centrifugación listas para usar para un procesamiento rápido, ya sea automatizado o manual

Product Details

La sílice Ni-NTA combina Ni-NTA con un material de soporte de sílice macroporoso optimizado para suprimir las interacciones hidrófobas inespecíficas. Las Ni-NTA Spin Columns (columnas de centrifugación para purificación de proteínas His) en el Ni-NTA Spin Kit (que se pueden comprar por separado) proporcionan sílice Ni-NTA en un cómodo formato de microcentrífuga para facilitar la preparación de varias muestras en paralelo. Proporcionan un método sencillo para el cribado funcional de proteínas manipuladas, la selección de clones que expresan productos de traducción de longitud completa y la comparación de los niveles de expresión. Cada columna de centrifugación puede purificar hasta 300 µg de proteínas con etiqueta His. Como todas las matrices Ni-NTA, las columna de centrifugación Ni-NTA se pueden usar para la purificación de proteínas en un solo paso en condiciones nativas o desnaturalizantes. El Ni-NTA Spin Kit es un kit completo para purificación mediante centrifugación de proteínas con etiqueta His. Se puede automatizar en el QIAcube Connect (véase la imagen “ QIAcube Connect”).

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Performance

Las Ni-NTA Spin Columns (columna de centrifugación para purificación de proteínas His), incluidas también en el Ni-NTA Spin Kit, permiten una purificación automatizada, rápida y reproducible (consulte la figura  “Purificación automatizada reproducible”) en diferentes niveles de expresión (consulte la figura  “Purificación en diferentes niveles de expresión”).

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Principle

El QIAexpress Ni-NTA Protein Purification System, que incluye las Ni-NTA Spin Columns y el Ni-NTA Spin Kit, se basa en la selectividad destacable de la resina patentada de Ni-NTA (níquel-ácido nitrilotriacético) para proteínas que contienen un marcador de afinidad de seis o más residuos de histidina: etiqueta His. Esta tecnología permite la purificación de un solo paso de casi cualquier proteína con etiqueta His de cualquier sistema de expresión en condiciones nativas o desnaturalizantes. El NTA, que tiene cuatro sitios de quelación para los iones de níquel, une el níquel con más fuerza que los sistemas de purificación de quelación de metales que solo tienen tres sitios disponibles para la interacción con los iones metálicos. El sitio de quelación adicional evita la lixiviación de iones de níquel y da como resultado una mayor capacidad de unión y preparaciones de proteínas con mayor pureza que las obtenidas utilizando otros sistemas de purificación de quelación de metales. El QIAexpress System se puede utilizar para purificar proteínas marcadas con His de cualquier sistema de expresión, incluidos baculovirus, células de mamíferos, levaduras y bacterias.

Procedure

La purificación de proteínas con etiqueta His consta de 4 etapas: lisis celular, unión, lavado y elución (consulte la figura “Purificación de la Ni-NTA Spin Column con el Ni-NTA Protein Purification System”). La purificación de proteínas recombinantes mediante el QIAexpress System no depende de la estructura tridimensional de la proteína ni de la etiqueta His. Esto permite la purificación de proteínas en un solo paso en condiciones nativas o desnaturalizantes, a partir de soluciones diluidas y lisados​sin procesar. Se pueden cargar hasta 600 μl de un lisado celular en una columna de centrifugación Ni-NTA. Un centrifugado rápido de 2 minutos une las proteínas con etiquetas al sílice Ni-NTA, mientras que la mayoría de las proteínas no etiquetadas se filtrarán. Tras una etapa de lavado, la proteína purificada se eluye en condiciones suaves (como la reducción del pH a 5.9, o la adición de 100-500 mM de imidazol) en un volumen de 100-300 μl. La eliminación de la etiqueta His suele no ser necesaria, ya que es pequeña y en muy pocas ocasiones inmunógena. La proteína purificada está lista para un uso inmediato. Las proteínas pueden purificarse a partir de múltiples cultivos de expresión a pequeña escala en unos 30 minutos (procedimiento manual) o en unos 60 minutos (procedimiento automatizado QIAcube Connect). Se pueden utilizar desnaturalizantes y detergentes fuertes para solubilizar y purificar eficazmente receptores, proteínas de membrana y proteínas que forman cuerpos de inclusión. En los tampones de lavado pueden incluirse reactivos que permitan eliminar eficazmente los contaminantes de unión inespecíficos (consulte la tabla). Las proteínas purificadas se eluyen en condiciones suaves añadiendo 100-250 mM de imidazol como competidor o mediante una reducción del pH.

Reactivos compatibles con la interacción Ni-NTA–His:

  • HCl de guanidina 6 M
  • 8 M urea
  • 2 % Triton X-100
  • 2 % Tween 20
  • 1 % CHAPS
  • 20 mM β-ME
  • 10 mM DTT
  • Glicerol al 50 %
  • Etanol al 20 %
  • 2 M NaCl
  • 4 M MgCl2
  • 5 mM CaCl2
  • ≤20 mM imidazol
  • 20 mM TCEP
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Applications

El QIAexpress Ni-NTA Protein Purification System, incluidas las Ni-NTA Spin Columns y el Ni-NTA Spin Kit, proporciona purificación fiable en un solo paso de proteínas aptas para cualquier aplicación, como por ejemplo:

  • Investigaciones estructurales y funcionales
  • Cristalización para la determinación de estructuras tridimensionales
  • Ensayos que implican interacciones proteína–proteína y proteína–ADN
  • Inmunización para producir anticuerpos

 

Comparación de las Ni-NTA Spin Columns y el Ni-NTA Spin Kit
Features Ni-NTA Spin Columns Ni-NTA Spin Kit
Aplicaciones Proteómica Proteómica
Tamaño de microesfera 16–24 µm 16–24 µm
Capacidad de unión Hasta 300 µg por columna de centrifugación Hasta 300 µg por columna de centrifugación
Flujo de gravedad o columna de centrifugación Columna de centrifugación Columna de centrifugación
Procesamiento Automatizado/manual Automatizado
Escala Escala pequeña Escala pequeña
Característica especial Cribado de bajo rendimiento Hasta 95 % de homogeneidad en un solo paso
Material de inicio Lisado celular Lisado celular
Soporte/matriz Sílice macroporoso Sílice macroporoso
Etiqueta Etiqueta 6xHis Etiqueta 6xHis

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