Specifications include, but are not limited to: At a minimum, the equipment will meet the following: Be able to accurately size and quantitate DNA samples between 5-15,000 base pairs. It is acceptable to need to switch out system components for different size ranges. Be able to accurately size and quantitate protein samples between 5-250 kDa. It is acceptable to need to switch out system components for different size ranges. Be able to analyze protein products in crude lysates (non-purified) and provide purity estimates. Be able to use minimal amount of sample: ~1 pg/μL of DNA sample and ~1 ng/μL for protein samples. Be able to analyze both ssDNA and RNA. Automated analysis. Have multiple data visualization options, including virtual gels for ease of result reporting. Flexible throughput options from cherry-picking to 96 and 384 microwell-plate formats. Minimal maintenance required. Ideally, only when needing to run samples. Flexible format so we can analyze different products (e.g. glycoproteins) as needs change. Fit on standard lab bench.
