HEK293 cells transfected with DYKDDDDK-tagged proteins (filled histogram) vs Irrelevant HEK293 wild type cells (open histogram) were stained with Rabbit Anti-DYKDDDDK Epitope Tag Alexa Fluor® 647-conjugated Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # IC8529R) at 0.01 ug/10⁶ cells. To facilitate intracellular staining, cells were fixed and permeabilized with Flow Cytometry Fixation Buffer (Catalog # FC004). View our protocol for Staining Intracellular Molecules.

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Intracellular Staining by Flow Cytometry

Titration recommended for optimal concentration with starting range of 0.01-1 µg/10⁶ cells. Sample used for this experiment was HEK293 cells transfected with FLAG, fixed and permeabilized with Flow Cytometry Fixation Buffer (Catalog # FC004).

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Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A or G purified from cell culture supernatant

Formulation

Supplied in a saline solution containing BSA and Sodium Azide.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Protect from light. Do not freeze.

12 months from date of receipt, 2 to 8 °C as supplied.

Background: DYKDDDDK Epitope Tag

Fusion proteins, in which a known peptide such as a His-Tag, GST-Tag, or DYKDDDDK (FLAG(R)) is cloned with the target of interest, were developed to simplify protein isolation. Since specific antibodies may not be available against the protein of interest, epitope tag antibodies are commonly used to detect protein expression.

The epitope tag, DYKDDDDK, is comprised of an eight amino acid sequence derived from the gene-10 product from bacteriophage T7 and contains an enterokinase-cleavage site (1). Its hydrophilic nature and short peptide sequence reduce possible interference with protein expression, post-translational modifications, protein interactions, and protein function (2). The DYKDDDDK (FLAG(R)) epitope tag can either be fused to the N-terminus, C-terminus, or placed at an internal position of the target protein, facilitating characterization of the protein of interest using immunodetection methods. Compared to the standard DYKDDDDK epitope tag antibody, the rat monoclonal DYKDDDDK Epitope Tag antibody (clone L5) is 2-8 times more sensitive (3).

References

1. Brizzard BL, Chubet RG, Vizard DL. (1994) Immunoaffinity purification of (FLAG(R)) epitope-tagged bacterial alkaline phosphatase using a novel monoclonal antibody and peptide elution. Biotechniques. 16(4):730-5. PMID: 8024796

2. Einhauer A, Jungbauer A. (2001) The (FLAG(R)) peptide, a versatile fusion tag for the purification of recombinant proteins. J Biochem Biophys Methods. 49(1-3):455-65. PMID: 11694294

3. Park SH, Cheong C, Idoyaga J, Kim JY, Choi JH, Do Y, Lee H, Jo JH, Oh YS, Im W, Steinman RM, Park CG. (2008) Generation and application of new rat monoclonal antibodies against synthetic DYKDDDDK Epitope Tag (FLAG(R)) and OLLAS tags for improved immunodetection. J Immunol Methods. 331(1-2):27-38. PMID: 18054954

FLAG(R) is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich.

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DYKDDDDK Epitope Tag Alexa Fluor® 647-conjugated Antibody

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Detection of DYKDDDDK Epitope Tag in HEK293 cells by Flow Cytometry.