One-hour downward capillary blotting of RNA at neutral pH

Anal Biochem. 1994 Sep;221(2):303-5. doi: 10.1006/abio.1994.1416.

Abstract

This report describes a setup for the downward capillary blotting of RNA with the use of 10 x SSC as a transfer solution. The setup is composed of a stack of blotting papers, hybridization membrane, and agarose gel. Two layers of blotting paper connect the stack with two reservoirs containing transfer solution. Using this setup, blotting of RNA fragments (< 7.5 kb) can be completed in 1 h. If necessary, the blotting time can be expanded from 1 to 18 h without decrease in hybridization efficiency of RNA.

MeSH terms

  • Actins / metabolism
  • Capillary Action
  • DNA, Complementary
  • Electrophoresis, Agar Gel / instrumentation
  • Electrophoresis, Agar Gel / methods
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Methylene Blue
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization
  • Protein Biosynthesis
  • RNA / isolation & purification*
  • RNA, Messenger / isolation & purification*
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Actins
  • DNA, Complementary
  • RNA, Messenger
  • RNA
  • Methylene Blue