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Blocking buffers are essential for reducing background and improving specificity in western blotting and other membrane-based detection assays. These buffers coat unbound areas of the membrane to prevent non-specific antibody binding, allowing your target signal to stand out clearly and reliably.

  • Minimizes background by preventing non-specific interactions on membranes
  • Enhances antibody binding specificity for improved signal clarity
  • Buffer selection can be optimized based on membrane type and antibody characteristics to improve specificity and reduce background

Whether you're optimizing a western blot or fine-tuning a nucleic acid detection assay, our blocking buffers help ensure clean, reliable results every time.

Blocking

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Antibody Storage Buffer (pH 7.4)

Antibody Storage Buffer (pH 7.4)

From: $55.00

Casein (3%, TBS)

Casein (3%, TBS)

From: $76.00

Casein (3%, PBS)

Casein (3%, PBS)

From: $76.00

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (3%, PBS)

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (3%, PBS)

From: $89.00

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (5%, TBST)

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (5%, TBST)

From: $57.00

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (5%, TBS)

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (5%, TBS)

From: $57.00

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (3%, TBS)

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (3%, TBS)

From: $89.00

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (3%, TBST)

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (3%, TBST)

From: $89.00

Gelatin (10%)

Gelatin (10%)

From: $44.00

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (3% in PBST)

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (3% in PBST)

From: $89.00

IBB-169-250ml

Bovine Serum Albumin (5%, in PBST)

From: $57.00

IBB-167-250ml

Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (5%, PBS)

From: $57.00

FAQs

Blocking buffers often contain proteins like BSA, non-fat dry milk, or casein, as well as detergents like Tween-20 to cover unoccupied sites on the membrane surface.

Typical blocking times range from 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature, but some protocols may call for longer or overnight blocking at 4°C for improved results.

Single-use is recommended for consistent results, especially in sensitive assays. Reusing buffers can introduce background variability or contamination.

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