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The SERVA ICPL-Kit
for Quantitative Proteomics
A new dimension in the quantitative MS-analysis of proteomes
- New labeling technology for protein quantitation by mass spectrometry.
- Labeling on protein and peptide level possible.
- Compatible with protein fractionation for high proteome coverage and high sensitivity.
- Compatible with isoform and modified protein detection.
- Automated analysis and robust quantitation statistics.
- For all mass spectrometers including the amaZon™ Ion Traps.
- Fully supported by ProteinScape™ bioinformatics platform.
Labeling prior to fractionation
Successful proteomics projects require protein fractionation resulting in a higher sensitivity and proteome coverage.
The new ICPL™ technology (ICPL = Isotope Coded Protein Labeling) supports this promising strategy since it allows protein labeling before fraction and thus maintains the quantitative ratios.
Workflow
- Cell lysis and ICPL labeling of the different cell states.
- Combination of both samples.
- Optional reduction of complexity on protein level, e.g. by 2D GE, PAGE, LC or CLINPROT magnetic beads.
- Hyphenation of fractionation strategies is possible.
- Enzymatic digestion of proteins.
- Optional reduction of complexity on peptide level by LC.
- Mass spectrometry (Quantitation, Identification) and automated statistical analysis.
The powerful ICPL protein quantitation label technology is now available with four labels: Serva ICPLTM Quadruplex PLUS (ICPL-4plex Kit)!
The systems allows the simultaneous quantitation of four independent proteome samples by stable isotope protein labeling. The ICPL- technology provides an unmatched dynamic range for protein identification and quantification due to its potential combination with intact protein fractionation steps.
Quantitative MS analysis of proteomes
In contrast to other labelling techniques the ICPL-4plex Kit permits Top-Down proteome analysis using 2D gel or the GeLC workflow that combines SDS-PAGE protein molecular seizing with LC-MS basis using ESI-MS or MALDI-MS. All approaches that work on a truly proteomics scale use protein pre-fractionation utilizing LC, PAGE, 2D-GE or magnetic beads. Protein fractionation is compatible with the ICPL-technology, as quantitative ratios remain constant throughout any fractionation step. This reduces complexity in each protein fraction, thus increasing the dynamic range of protein detection and quantification and eventually the number of identified proteins. A high sequence coverage of labelled peptides provides a sound statistical base for automatic protein quantification avoiding excessive manual validation efforts.
ProteinScape Integration
ICPL technology is fully integrated into ProteinScape, Brukers comprehensive bioinformatics platform. ProteinScape stores and manages all relevant data for all types of proteomics projects and delivers reports for publications following the HUPO/PSI publication guidelines.
Features of the ICPL kit
- Improved sequence coverage by Glu-C+Trypsin double digestion
- Labelled and digested peptide standard included
- Comparative analysis of up to four proteomes
- Analysis of PTMs and isoforms
- Full integration in ProteinScape 2
The Kit
The ICPL-kit is available in two configurations:
Serva ICPLTM Quadruplex PLUS for 4 x 6 reactions order-number #258968
Serva ICPLTM Duplex Kit for 2 x 6 reactions order-number #234017
Learn more about ICPL labeling strategies:
Isotope-Coded Protein Labeling (ICPL) for Quantitative Proteomics Workflows Compatible with Protein Separation Strategies. Application Note MT-106
ICPL Labeling in Functional Proteomics Experiments: Substrate Identification of the Extracellular Protease ADAMTS1 using SDS-PAGE LC-MS/MS. Application Note LCMS-56
ICPL: A new quantitative mass spectrometric method for proteomics. Application Note MT-78
Accurate Quantification with ICPL: The Quantification Study of the ABRF Proteomics Research Group 2006. Application Note MT-83
The SERVA ICPL-Kit was
invented by Schmidt, Lottspeich & Kellermann (
Proteomics 2005, 1, 4–15),
developed by
TopLab, Munich,
is produced by
SERVA Electrophoresis Heidelberg
and available through
Bruker Daltonics CARE online.

