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M8823

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Anti-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Beads

Anti-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Beads
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affinity isolated antibody

Synonym(s):

Monoclonal ANTI-FLAG® M2 antibody produced in mouse, FLAG® magnetic affinity resin, FLAG® resin for high throughput, Flag® Affinity resin, Anti-ddddk, Anti-dykddddk

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.32
clone:
M2, monoclonal
application:
IP
affinity chromatography
technique(s):
affinity chromatography: suitable
immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable
citations:
1017

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conjugate

magnetic beads

Quality Level

antibody form

affinity isolated antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

M2, monoclonal

form

suspension

shelf life

2 yr at -20 °C

analyte chemical class(es)

proteins

technique(s)

affinity chromatography: suitable
immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable

bead size

20-75 μm

matrix

superparamagnetic iron impregnated 4% agarose bead, with an average diameter of 50 μm.

isotype

IgG1

capacity

≥0.6 mg/mL binding capacity

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Anti-FLAG M2 Magnetic Beads are 4% agarose beads bound with the Anti-FLAG M2 (mouse monoclonal) antibody. The M2 antibody recognizes the FLAG sequence at the N-terminus, Met-N-terminus and C-terminus. This alows for detection and capture of fusion proteins containing a FLAG peptide sequence.

Application

Suitable for immunoprecipitation procedures.

Elution - FLAG® peptide, Glycine, pH 3.5, 3x FLAG® peptide

Learn more product details in our FLAG® application portal.

Features and Benefits

The magnetic properties allow for:
- Very rapid separation
- Significantly accelerated manipulations, such as repetitive washings
- Processing of multiple samples performed in plate formats
This leads to:
- Faster experimentation
- Better reproducibility
- More accurate quantitation of the proteins of interest

Physical form

Supplied as a 50% suspension in 50% glycerol with 10mM sodium phosphate, 150mM sodium chloride, pH 7.4 and 0.02% (w/v) sodium azide (PBA/A).

Legal Information

ANTI-FLAG is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
FLAG is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

FLAG® Affinity Gels, FLAG® tag, 3x FLAG® tag, DYKDDDDK tag

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Chanqiong Zhang et al.
Cancer biology & therapy, 20(9), 1213-1222 (2019-04-16)
It is verified that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play crucial roles in various cancers. LncRNA LEF1-AS1 is a reported oncogene in colorectal cancer and glioblastoma. In this study, we unveiled that LEF1-AS1 markedly increased in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)
Ephrem G Kassa et al.
PLoS pathogens, 15(6), e1007851-e1007851 (2019-06-27)
Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) is an extracellular diarrheagenic human pathogen which infects the apical plasma membrane of the small intestinal enterocytes. EPEC utilizes a type III secretion system to translocate bacterial effector proteins into its epithelial hosts. This activity, which
K Kollmann et al.
Leukemia, 31(4), 934-944 (2016-10-16)
Most myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) patients lacking JAK2 mutations harbour somatic CALR mutations that are thought to activate cytokine signalling although the mechanism is unclear. To identify kinases important for survival of CALR-mutant cells, we developed a novel strategy (KISMET) that
Eva Madi Riising et al.
PloS one, 3(7), e2704-e2704 (2008-07-17)
The Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) functions as a transcriptional repressor through a mechanism that involves methylation of Histone H3 at lysine 27. The PRC2 complex activity is essential for cellular proliferation, development, and cell fate decisions. PRC2 target genes
Long Yang et al.
Nature communications, 9(1), 2329-2329 (2018-06-15)
The ubiquitin regulatory X domain-containing proteins (UBXNs) are likely involved in diverse biological processes. Their physiological functions, however, remain largely unknown. Here we present physiological evidence that UBXN3B positively regulates stimulator-of-interferon genes (STING) signaling. We employ a tamoxifen-inducible Cre-LoxP approach

Articles

The FLAG® Expression System is a proven method to express, purify and detect recombinant fusion proteins. Sigma®, the proven provider of FLAG®, now offers a magnetic bead for immunoprecipitation, protein purification, and the study of protein-protein interactions. The ANTI-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Bead is composed of murine derived, anti-FLAG® M2 monoclonal antibody attached to superparamagnetic iron impregated 4% agarose beads, with an average diameter of 50 µm. The M2 antibody is capable of binding to fusion proteins containing a FLAG peptide sequence at the N-terminus, Met-N-terminus, or C-terminus locations in mammalian, bacterial, and plant extracts.

Comparison of elution techniques for small-scale protein purification of FLAG® tag proteins using anti-FLAG® M2 magnetic beads.

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Questions

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  1. Which antibody is used to bind to the beads in Anti-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Beads(M8823) and EZview™ Red ANTI-FLAG® M2 Affinity Gel(F2426)? I have ordered the antibody(F1804 Monoclonal ANTI-FLAG® M2 antibody produced in mouse). Is it this one?

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    1. The antibody used for these items is proprietary information. ANTI-FLAG M2 Magnetic Beads consist of a mouse-derived, ANTI-FLAG M2 monoclonal antibody attached to superparamagnetic iron-impregnated 4% agarose beads. EZview Red ANTI-FLAG M2 Affinity Gel contains ANTI-FLAG M2 monoclonal antibody covalently attached to cross-linked 4% agarose beads. The ANTI-FLAG M2 antibody recognizes the FLAG octapeptide sequence (N-Asp-Tyr-Lys-Asp-Asp-Asp-Asp-Lys-C) at the N-terminus, Met-N-terminus, or C-terminus locations of a fusion protein.

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  2. Hello, I want to ask how many Flag-antibody on those beads?

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    1. The specific number of antibodies per bead is not determined. The minimum amount of antibody in this product is 2.5 mg/mL of suspension. A range of 1.7 - 2.1 mL of suspension will yield 1 mL of packed resin. Both of these values are lot specific and reported in the Certificate of Analysis. Please see the link below to review a sample or lot specific Certificate:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/sigma/m8823#product-documentation

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  3. What is the maximum number of times that the ANTI-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Beads (M8823) can be reused?

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    1. The maximum number of times that the ANTI-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Beads (M8823) can be reused varies depending on the specific sample applied. It can range from one to twenty uses. Factors such as the cleanliness of the sample and the presence of substances that may clog the resin or cause nonspecific binding can affect the number of reuses. In typical scenarios, the beads are commonly reused for 3-5 times. It is essential to refer to the technical bulletin for specific situations where the beads cannot be reused, such as when using reagents containing SDS: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/product/documents/187/075/m8823bul-ms.pdf

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  4. Are the M2 antibodies on the Anti-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Beads covalently bound?

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    1. The M2 Flag antibody is linked to the resin through a covalent linkage to one heavy chain. However, during the conjugation process, some Flag antibodies may also become bound to the resin through noncovalent attachments. To mitigate this, it is recommended to wash the resin using 0.1M Glycine followed by equilibration before using it. This washing step ensures that the noncovalently linked antibodies are washed off.

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  5. Is there a protocol available for using the Anti-Flag M2 Magnetic Beads in a ChIP-Seq assay? Additionally, if the lysis buffer contains SDS and sodium deoxycholate at a concentration of 0.1%, will the presence of both denature or interfere with binding in the research process?

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    1. The use of Anti-Flag M2 Magnetic Beads in a ChIP-Seq assay has not been validated. However, according to a citation provided in Stem Cells (PMID: 31348575), it suggests that these beads are compatible for such applications. Please note that M8823 is not recommended for use with Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) or deoxycholate, as these components can denature the immobilized antibody and disrupt its binding to FLAG fusion proteins.

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  6. Is Product No. CL4B200, Sepharose® CL-4B a suitable alternative for a negative bead control if magnetic beads without FLAG are not available? Are there any other recommendations for this purpose?

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    1. For a negative control bead, any underivatized bead can essentially be used. While the Anti-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Beads (M8823) will work as a negative bead, it may not be suitable for magnetic applications. If a magnetic format is required, it is recommended to use polystyrene-based magnetized beads such as Product No. 49664, Micro particles based on polystyrene, magnetic. Alternatively, another option is to create a negative control using a non-FLAG tagged protein. This control can demonstrate the specificity of M8823 by showing its significant detection of FLAG-tagged proteins.

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  7. Does M8823 have the capability to detect internal FLAG tags in addition to N and C terminal sequences?

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    1. This paper (Zordan RE, Beliveau BJ, Trow JA, Craig NL, Cormack BP. Avoiding the ends: internal epitope tagging of proteins using transposon Tn7. Genetics. 2015 May;200(1):47-58. doi: 10.1534/genetics.114.169482. Epub 2015 Mar 5. PMID: 25745023; PMCID: PMC4423380) indicates that internal FLAG epiptopes were inserted into ORFs in yeast and detected by our F1804 antibody via Western blot. The biggest issue to overcome is the availability of the epitope for the antibody. If it is buried where it is not accessible in its native form, may not be possible. Denaturing the protein at least in this situation shows that the antibody can detect the protein.

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  8. Are there any problems with incubation at 40°C for this product?

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    1. The information you are requesting can be supplied by our Technical Service team who can assist you further. We kindly ask you to navigate to the link https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/techservice, and click on "Product Technical Inquires" under the Products Section with all the required information so that a member of our team can reach out to you to assist further. Thank you.

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  9. Dear all, I have a question regarding one of you product: Anti-FLAG® M2 Magnetic Beads, Cat. No: M8823. Is 0.1% SDS compatible with product binding FLAG peptide?

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    1. This product is not recommended for use with Sodium Dodecyl sulfate nor deoxycholate as they are known to denature the immobilized antibody and interfere with antibody binding to FLAG fusion protein.

      Regarding reagent compatibility and protocol information, please see page 5 of the product technical bulletin at the link below:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/product/documents/187/075/m8823bul-ms.pdf

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  10. Is this bead’s compatible with TCEP reducing reagent?

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    1. It is recommended that no reducing agents be added. These agents will also reduce the disulfide linkages in the M2 antibody on the resin and destroy its ability to bind the FLAG fusion proteins.

      Please see the link below, page 4, of the Product Data Sheet:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/product/documents/187/075/m8823bul-ms.pdf

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