Protein Ladders and Protein Markers for Gels and Western Blots

Protein Ladders

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What is a Protein Marker or Protein Ladder?

A protein marker (also called a protein molecular weight marker, a protein MW marker, or a protein ladder) is used to estimate the size of proteins resolved by gel electrophoresis.

  • All markers are optimized for use with LI-COR imaging systems but can be used with other imagers.
  • LI-COR protein ladders and markers are visible on the gel during the run, so you can monitor protein migration.
  • Markers are used to monitor transfer efficiency from gel to blotting membrane.

How to Choose a Protein Ladder

Visible By Eye Detected With Chemiluminescence Visible In 700 nm Channel Visible In 800 nm Channel
WesternSure® Ladder green checkmark green checkmark
Odyssey® Protein MW Marker green checkmark green checkmark
Chameleon® Vue green checkmark green checkmark *
Chameleon Duo green checkmark green checkmark green checkmark
Chameleon Kit green checkmark green checkmark green checkmark
Chameleon 700 green checkmark green checkmark
Chameleon 800 green checkmark green checkmark

* Chameleon Vue can be detected with chemiluminescence when used with the WesternSure Pen, P/N 926-91000

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