Protein Identification

Service Description

Modern liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry technology provides a means to routinely perform non-targeted protein identification¹. BGI can help simplify the challenge of protein identification for your project.

 

Project Workflow

In-Gel Identification

We can identify proteins isolated in gel bands or spots. Our service includes destaining, in-gel digestion, nano-flow LC-MS/MS, and peptide spectral match data analysis.

 

In-Solution Identification

Our in-solution protein identification services can be used for applications such as monitoring recombinant protein expression and affinity purification systems.

 

Mass Spectrometry Service Specification

Protein Identification services are performed using nano-flow liquid chromatography and high resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry.

 

Sample Preparation and Services

  • Digestion performed using sequencing-grade trypsin
  • 60 min nano-flow LC-MS/MS using a Q Exactive HF-X Orbitrap mass spectrometer

 

Mass Spec Services Quality Standard

  • Summary including all methods and data analysis
  • Reports provided in Excel or PDF format, RAW files available upon request

 

Turn Around Time

  • Typical 2-3 weeks from sample QC acceptance to data report delivery
  • Prime Expedited Services with 1 week Turn Around time is available

 

Sample Requirements

  • We accept protein samples in solution or gel format. For complex in-solution samples we can provide electrophoresis services, including preparative SDS-PAGE and analytical staining.

Sample type

Amount and Concentration

Minimum sample volume

Protein sample in liquid solution or gel band/spot

Recommended 100 µg; 2 µg/µL or above

10 µL

 

 

Data Analysis

ADVANCED BIOINFORMATICS

  • Data analysis and validation performed with SEQUEST or Mascot
  • Top protein identifications, peptide spectral match count, and sequence coverage provided
  • Up to 30 proteins ranked by peptide spectral match count