The gradient-like separation and reduced running time with Tris-Tricine-HEPES buffer for SDS-PAGE

Tris-Glycine-SDS is the most commonly used running buffer for SDS-PAGE. Relatively long running times, poor resolution of small molecular weight proteins and excessive heat at higher voltages impede its utility for high throughput downstream applications such as western blot. Here we describe a protocol for gradient-like simultaneous separation of small (<10 kDa) and large (>400 kDa) proteins in a single percentage polyacrylamide Tris-Acetate gel using a novel running buffer composed of Tris, Tricine and HEPES.