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Fields of Study > immunology > immunologic techniques > immunoblotting > Western blotting
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > immunologic techniques > immunoblotting > Western blotting
Preferred Term:

Western blotting

Definition:
Identification of proteins or peptides that have been electrophoretically separated by blot transferring from the electrophoresis gel to strips of nitrocellulose paper, followed by labeling with antibody probes.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
immunoblotting
Entry Terms:
  • Western blot
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18198
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