Protein Research
TaKaRa Bradford Protein Assay Kit
The TaKaRa Bradford Protein Assay Kit utilizes the Bradford method with Coomassie dye for rapid and convenient protein quantification within a range of 1 to 1,000 μg/ml.
This assay is based on the principle that Coomassie dye undergoes an absorbance shift from 465 nm to 595 nm upon binding to proteins. Since this shift is proportional to the protein concentration in the solution, protein levels can be determined by measuring absorbance at 595 nm. The resulting protein-dye complex remains stable for 5 to 60 minutes after the reaction begins.
The assay is compatible with samples containing reducing agents; however, the presence of surfactants may lead to inaccurate quantification (refer to Table 1 for the effects of coexisting substances). Additionally, color development may vary depending on the type of protein being measured (see Table 2 for a comparison of color development across different proteins).