Densitometry of protein isoforms visualised by 2-DE. The densitometry scan demonstrates that the purified human cell expressed protein exists in multiple glycoforms, which differ according to their level of post-translational modification. The triangle indicates the theoretical MW and pI of the protein.
1D SDS-PAGE of ab83580 before and after treatment with glycosidases to remove oligosaccharides. Lane 1 – MW markers; Lane 2 – ab83580; Lane 3 – ab83580 treated with PNGase F to remove potential N-linked glycans; Lane 4 – ab83580 treated with a glycosidase cocktail to remove potential N- and O-linked glycans. Approximately 5 µg of protein was loaded per lane. Drop in MW after treatment with PNGase F indicates presence of N-linked glycans. Additional bands in lane 3 and lane 4 are glycosidase enzymes.
A sample of ab83580 without carrier protein was reduced and alkylated and focused on a 3-10 IPG strip then run on a 4-20% Tris-HCl 2D gel. Approximately 40 µg of protein was loaded; Gel was stained using coloidal Coomassie Brilliant Blue. Spot train indicates presence of multiple glycoforms of c-Kit.