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SNAP-Cell® Block

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S9106S 100 nmol $250.00
$225.00
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SNAP-Cell® Block (bromothenylpteridine, BTP) is a non-fluorescent compound that blocks the reactivity of the SNAP-tag® in solution or in living cells.

  • SNAP-Cell Block is highly membrane permeable
  • Once it reacts in the cell with the SNAP-tag, it irreversibly inactivates it for subsequent labeling steps
  • It can be used to generate inactive controls in live cell labeling experiments performed with SNAP-tag fusion proteins
The SNAP-tag protein labeling system enables the specific, covalent attachment of virtually any molecule to a protein of interest. The SNAP-tag is a small protein based on mammalian O6-alkylguanine-DNA alkyltransferase (AGT). SNAP-tag substrates are derivatives of benzylpurines and benzylchloropyrimidines. In the labeling reaction, the substituted benzyl group of the substrate is covalently attached to the SNAP-tag.

There are two steps to using this system: sub-cloning and expression of the protein of interest as a SNAP-tag fusion, and labeling of the fusion with the SNAP-tag substrate of choice. Expression of SNAP-tag fusion proteins is described in the instructions supplied with SNAP-tag plasmids. The labeling of SNAP-tag fusion proteins with SNAP-Cell substrates is described in the instructions supplied with SNAP-Cell substrates. The use of SNAP-Cell Block during the labeling of fusion proteins with SNAP-Cell substrates is described below.

Figure 1: Structure of SNAP-Cell Block (MW 338.2 g/mol)
 figure 1: Structure of SNAP-Cell Block (MW 338.2 g/mol)


Reagents Supplied

The following reagents are supplied with this product:

NEB # Component Name Component # Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration
  SNAP-Cell® Block S9106SVIAL -20 1 x 100 nmol
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SNAP-Cell® Block

SNAP-Cell® Block (bromothenylpteridine, BTP) is a non-fluorescent compound that blocks the reactivity of the SNAP-tag® in solution or in living cells.

  • SNAP-Cell Block is highly membrane permeable
  • Once it reacts in the cell with the SNAP-tag, it irreversibly inactivates it for subsequent labeling steps
  • It can be used to generate inactive controls in live cell labeling experiments performed with SNAP-tag fusion proteins
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  • Product Information

    The SNAP-tag protein labeling system enables the specific, covalent attachment of virtually any molecule to a protein of interest. The SNAP-tag is a small protein based on mammalian O6-alkylguanine-DNA alkyltransferase (AGT). SNAP-tag substrates are derivatives of benzylpurines and benzylchloropyrimidines. In the labeling reaction, the substituted benzyl group of the substrate is covalently attached to the SNAP-tag.

    There are two steps to using this system: sub-cloning and expression of the protein of interest as a SNAP-tag fusion, and labeling of the fusion with the SNAP-tag substrate of choice. Expression of SNAP-tag fusion proteins is described in the instructions supplied with SNAP-tag plasmids. The labeling of SNAP-tag fusion proteins with SNAP-Cell substrates is described in the instructions supplied with SNAP-Cell substrates. The use of SNAP-Cell Block during the labeling of fusion proteins with SNAP-Cell substrates is described below.

    Figure 1: Structure of SNAP-Cell Block (MW 338.2 g/mol)
     figure 1: Structure of SNAP-Cell Block (MW 338.2 g/mol)


    This product is related to the following categories:
    Blocking Agents Products,
    SNAP-tag Substrates Products ,
    Protein Labeling Products
    This product can be used in the following applications:
    SNAP Cell,
    Pulse Chase,
    In vivo Imaging,
    Receptor Internalization,
    Protein Localization,
    Protein Labeling Snap Clip

    • Reagents Supplied

      The following reagents are supplied with this product:

      NEB https://www.neb.com/en/# Component Name Component https://www.neb.com/en/# Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration

    • Properties & Usage

      Materials Required but not Supplied

      • Cells expressing SNAP-tag fusion proteins
      • Tissue culture materials and media
      • Transfection reagents
      • Fluorescence microscope with suitable filter set
      • DMSO 

    • Product Notes

      1. Please note that there is a constant turnover and resynthesis of proteins in the cell. After having blocked all existing SNAP-tag fusion proteins within the cell, new SNAP-tag fusion protein molecules may be synthesized in the meantime and may get labeled during incubation with a fluorescent SNAP-tag substrate. This will give the impression that the blocking was ineffective. In order to minimize these effects of protein synthesis and protein transport, cells may have to be treated with cycloheximide and incubation with the fluorescent SNAP-tag substrate may have to be performed at 4°C.
      2. Storage: SNAP-Cell Block should be stored at -20°C (long term) or at 4°C (short term). With proper storage at -20°C, SNAP-Cell Block is stable for at least three years dry or 3 months when dissolved in DMSO.
      3. For troubleshooting please refer to the instructions supplied with SNAP-Cell products as appropriate.

  • Protocols, Manuals & Usage

  • Tools & Resources

  • FAQs & Troubleshooting

    • FAQs

    • Troubleshooting

    • Tech Tips

      After addition of DMSO, pipette up and down at least 10-20 times and vortex vigorously for at least one full minute to ensure full dissolution of the substrate.

      After diluting the substrate in complete medium, thoroughly pipette up and down at least 10 times to help reduce background.

      Increasing substrate concentration and/or reaction time usually results in higher background and does not necessarily increase the signal-to-background ratio (SNR).

  • Citations & Technical Literature

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  • Quality, Safety & Legal

    • Quality Control Assays

      Quality Control tests are performed on each new lot of NEB product to meet the specifications designated for it. Specifications and individual lot data from the tests that are performed for this particular product can be found and downloaded on the Product Specification Sheet, Certificate of Analysis, data card or product manual. Further information regarding NEB product quality can be found here.

    • Specifications & Change Notifications

      The Specification sheet is a document that includes the storage temperature, shelf life and the specifications designated for the product. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Number]_[Size]_[Version]

    • Certificate of Analysis

      The Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a signed document that includes the storage temperature, expiration date and quality controls for an individual lot. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Number]_[Size]_[Version]_[Lot Number]

    • Safety Data Sheets

      The following is a list of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that apply to this product to help you use it safely.
    • Products and content are covered by one or more patents, trademarks and/or copyrights owned or controlled by New England Biolabs, Inc (NEB). The use of trademark symbols does not necessarily indicate that the name is trademarked in the country where it is being read; it indicates where the content was originally developed. The use of this product may require the buyer to obtain additional third-party intellectual property rights for certain applications. For more information, please email busdev@neb.com.

      This product is intended for research purposes only. This product is not intended to be used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes in humans or animals.

      New England Biolabs (NEB) is committed to practicing ethical science – we believe it is our job as researchers to ask the important questions that when answered will help preserve our quality of life and the world that we live in. However, this research should always be done in safe and ethical manner. Learn more.

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      Cellular Imaging and Analysis (i.e., SNAP and CLIP products)

      Notice to Buyer/User: The Buyer/User has a non-exclusive license to use this system or any component thereof for RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ONLY. Commercial use of this system or any components thereof requires a license from New England Biolabs, Inc., 240 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. For detailed information see our Terms of  Use.

      These patents and patent applications are owned by Covalys, or owned by the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and exclusively licensed to Covalys and NEB.

      The products and/or their use may be covered by one or more of the following patents and patent applications:
      Methods for Using O6-Alkylguanine-DNA-Alkyltransferases: US 7,939,284; US 8,367,361; EP 1 410 023; EP 2 037 271; EP 1 696 234; EP 2 211 177; JP 4195815; JP 4226053; CN 1295510; CN 1975422; and SG 100125.

      Substrates for O6-Alkylguanine-DNA Alkyltransferase: US 7,799,524; and JP 4976651.

      Mutants of O6-Alkylguanine-DNA-Alkyltransferases: US 7,888,090. EP 1720981 (pending).

      Specific Substrates for O6-Alkylguanine-DNA-Alkyltransferases: US 8,163,479. EP 1730298 (pending).

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Notes
  • Please note that there is a constant turnover and resynthesis of proteins in the cell. After having blocked all existing SNAP-tag fusion proteins within the cell, new SNAP-tag fusion protein molecules may be synthesized in the meantime and may get labeled during incubation with a fluorescent SNAP-tag substrate. This will give the impression that the blocking was ineffective. In order to minimize these effects of protein synthesis and protein transport, cells may have to be treated with cycloheximide and incubation with the fluorescent SNAP-tag substrate may have to be performed at 4°C.
  • Storage: SNAP-Cell Block should be stored at -20°C (long term) or at 4°C (short term). With proper storage at -20°C, SNAP-Cell Block is stable for at least three years dry or 3 months when dissolved in DMSO.
  • For troubleshooting please refer to the instructions supplied with SNAP-Cell products as appropriate.
FAQs
Troubleshooting
Tech Tips

  • After addition of DMSO, pipette up and down at least 10-20 times and vortex vigorously for at least one full minute to ensure full dissolution of the substrate.

  • After diluting the substrate in complete medium, thoroughly pipette up and down at least 10 times to help reduce background.

  • Increasing substrate concentration and/or reaction time usually results in higher background and does not necessarily increase the signal-to-background ratio (SNR).

Quality Control Assay
Quality Control tests are performed on each new lot of NEB product to meet the specifications designated for it. Specifications and individual lot data from the tests that are performed for this particular product can be found and downloaded on the Product Specification Sheet, Certificate of Analysis, data card or product manual. Further information regarding NEB product quality can be found here.
Specifications
The Specification sheet is a document that includes the storage temperature, shelf life and the specifications designated for the product. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Number]_[Size]_[Version]
Certificate of Analysis
The Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a signed document that includes the storage temperature, expiration date and quality controls for an individual lot. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Number]_[Size]_[Version]_[Lot Number]
Safety Data Sheets
Legal And Disclaimer

Products and content are covered by one or more patents, trademarks and/or copyrights owned or controlled by New England Biolabs, Inc (NEB). The use of trademark symbols does not necessarily indicate that the name is trademarked in the country where it is being read; it indicates where the content was originally developed. The use of this product may require the buyer to obtain additional third-party intellectual property rights for certain applications. For more information, please email busdev@neb.com.

This product is intended for research purposes only. This product is not intended to be used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes in humans or animals.

New England Biolabs (NEB) is committed to practicing ethical science – we believe it is our job as researchers to ask the important questions that when answered will help preserve our quality of life and the world that we live in. However, this research should always be done in safe and ethical manner. Learn more.

Cellular Imaging and Analysis (i.e., SNAP and CLIP products)

Notice to Buyer/User: The Buyer/User has a non-exclusive license to use this system or any component thereof for RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ONLY. Commercial use of this system or any components thereof requires a license from New England Biolabs, Inc., 240 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. For detailed information see our Terms of  Use.

These patents and patent applications are owned by Covalys, or owned by the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and exclusively licensed to Covalys and NEB.

The products and/or their use may be covered by one or more of the following patents and patent applications:
Methods for Using O6-Alkylguanine-DNA-Alkyltransferases: US 7,939,284; US 8,367,361; EP 1 410 023; EP 2 037 271; EP 1 696 234; EP 2 211 177; JP 4195815; JP 4226053; CN 1295510; CN 1975422; and SG 100125.

Substrates for O6-Alkylguanine-DNA Alkyltransferase: US 7,799,524; and JP 4976651.

Mutants of O6-Alkylguanine-DNA-Alkyltransferases: US 7,888,090. EP 1720981 (pending).

Specific Substrates for O6-Alkylguanine-DNA-Alkyltransferases: US 8,163,479. EP 1730298 (pending).
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