Definition(s)
- The separation of proteins on an electrophoretic gel for identification by immunological techniques
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Definition from: GeneReviews
from the University of Washington and the National Center for Biotechnology Information
- Western blotting is a laboratory technique used to detect a specific protein in a blood or tissue sample. The method involves using gel electrophoresis to separate the sample's proteins. The separated proteins are transferred out of the gel to the surface of a membrane. The membrane is exposed to an antibody specific to the target protein. Binding of the antibody is detected using a radioactive or chemical tag. A western blot is sometimes used to diagnose disease.
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Definition from: Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms from the National Human Genome Research Institute
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.
