GMBS conjugation

GMBS can be used in multi-step conjugation protocols wherein an amine-containing molecule or protein is first modified via the NHS ester end (its most labile-reactive group)to... 

Dialyze an antibody solution against Soln. C and concentrate to 20-30 mg/ml. Add 3 mg of sulfo-SMCC (3-sulfosuccinimidyl-4-(N-maleimidomethyl)-cyclohexane-l-caboxylate, Mr 436.7) or of sulfo-GMBS (N-(y-maleimidobutyryloxy)-3-sulfo-N-hydroxysuc-cinimide ester, Mr 382.3), dissolved in ddH20 to 60 mg/ml, to 10 mg of antibody, rock at RT for 15 min and add further 3 mg of coupling reagent. Desalt on a Sephadex G-25 column, equilibrated with Soln. A, after total incubation time of 30 min and use the activated antibody (protein) for conjugation immediately (see above). 

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