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Cornell University

Quantitative (comparative) proteomics

We offer both labeled and label-free services:

Categories Methods Multiplex Features Main limitation

Labeled

SILAC

3

Most accurate, MS-based quantitation

Requiring cell culture for labeling

Dimethyl

3

MS-based quantitation suitable for limited materials; flexibility

Limit for 3-plex

iTRAQ

up to 8

Excellent MS/MS-based quantitation; flexibility

High quantitation accuracy and in-depth coverage using the latest RTS SPS MS3 technology

Sample preparation is performed in individual samples for labeling and then the labeled samples are pooled. This could introduce technical sample-to-sample variation.

TMT

up to 18

Excellent MS/MS-based quantitation; flexibility, high throughout

High quantitation accuracy and in-depth coverage using the latest RTS SPS MS3 technology

Sample preparation is performed in individual samples for labeling and then the labeled samples are pooled. This could introduce technical sample-to-sample variation.

Label-free

XIC

1

MS-based precursor ion intensities or peak areas

Large quantitation variation, requiring optimized LCs

Spectral counting or emPAI

1

MS/MS-based spectra counts or pep ID numbers

Large quantitation variation, requiring optimized LCs

SRM

1

Super-accurate MS/MS quantitation

Requiring synthesis of standard peptides and known targeted peptides

Our full service includes sample preparation, sample analysis and data interpretation. If you want to do the sample preparation or data interpretation yourself, let us know during the project consultation.

In addition, we provide equipment and software support for 2D gel-based quantitation analysis (2DE or 2D DIGE), upon requested for some specific projects.

The service fees are broken down in the tables below.

Service pricing

Sample preparation
DescriptionInternal price (Cornell and Cornell affiliates)External price
Bradford Assay (set up) $40 $65.60
Bradford Assay (per sample) $6 $9.84
Affinity depletion of serum high abundant proteins by column (per sample) $130 $213.20
Affinity depletion of serum high abundant proteins by ProteoMiner (per sample) $70 $114.80
Peroteominer Supplies (per sample) $90 $147.60
iTRAQ 4-plex reagent (per set of samples) $300 $492
iTRAQ 4-plex labeling and sample preparation (per set of samples) $550 $902
iTRAQ 8-plex reagent (per set of samples) $600 $984
iTRAQ 8-plex labeling and sample preparation (per set of samples) $780 $1,279.20
TMT 6-plex reagent (per set of samples) $380 $623.20
TMT 6-plex labeling and sample preparation (per set of samples) $650 $1,066
TMT10-plex reagent (per set of samples) $750 $1,230
TMT 10-plex labeling and sample preparation (per set of samples) $860 $1,410.40
TMT 11-plex reagent (per set of samples) $880 $1,443.20
TMT 11-plex labeling and sample preparation (per set of samples) $950 $1,558
TMT 16-plex reagent (per set of samples) $1,100 $1,804
TMT 16-plex labeling and sample preparation (per set of samples) $1,600 $2,132
TMT 18-plex reagent (per set of samples) $1,300 $2,132
TMT 18-plex labeling and sample preparation (per set of samples) $1,500 $2,460
Buffer exchange by ultrafiltration/dialysis/spin column (per sample) $25 $41
Spin filtration (per sample) $15 $24.60
Gel-based protein quantitation for shotgun 10-15 well (per set of samples) $200 $328
Gel-based protein quantitation for shotgun 26 well (per set of samples) $300 $492
dimethylation duplex labeling (per set of samples) $350 $574
dimethylation triplex labeling (per set of samples) $500 $820
mini SDS-PAGE (precast, 10-15 well) running, stain and imaging (per set of samples) $150 $246
mini SDS-PAGE (precast, 26 well) running, stain and imaging (per set of samples) $235 $385.40
Gel Imaging on ChemiDoc (per hour) $65 $106.6
Gel Quant analysis for 1D gel bands by Image Lab 6.1 (per gel) $65 $106.60
gel band excise (per band manual) $5 $8.20
In-solution digestion (set up) $100 $164
In-solution digestion (per sample) $55 $90.20
Strap-Based (micro) in-solution digestion (100ug) per sample $75 $123
Strap-Based (mini) in-solution digestion (100ug-300ug) per sample $90 $147.60
Strap-Based (midi) in-solution digestion (>300ug) per sample $110 $180.40
MCX/MAX Cartridge (manual) (per sample) $70 $114.80
HRP Cartridge manual fractionation (per sample) $100 $164
Sample Prep Optimization (non SOP) per hour $70 $114.8
HPLC/MS
DescriptionInternal price (Cornell and Cornell affiliates)External price
high pH reverse phase with fractions collection (per sample) $275 $451
nanoLC-MS/MS: 90-120min gradient in Orbitrap Fusion/Eclipse (per sample) $250 $410
nanoLC-MS/MS: 90-120min gradient in Orbitrap Eclipse RTS MS3 (per sample) $275 $451
MRM-LC-MS/MS for peptide quantitation 30min gradient (per sample) $120 $196.8
MRM-LC-MS/MS for peptide quantitation->=60min gradient (per sample) $200 $328
Repeat LC/MS/MS for protein quan/ID $175 $287
Repeat LC/MS/MS for protein quan/ID $300 $492
HPLC/MS data interpretation
DescriptionInternal price (Cornell and Cornell affiliates)External price
Quantitation analysis for label-free nanoLC-MS/MS (per hour) $125 $205
Customized database interrogation (per database) $75 $123
Additional database search and report (per hour) $80 $131.20
Database search training (per hour) $125 $205
Database search and report for externally generated raw data files (per search) $200 $328