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Object[Protocol, PAGE]

A polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) experiment which separate biological macromolecules acording to their electrophoretic mobility (a combination of size and charge).

Organizational Information

    Name

    Name of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String
    Pattern Description: A string.

    ID

    ID of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String
    Pattern Description: The ID of this object.

    Object

    Object of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Object[Protocol, PAGE, _String]
    Pattern Description: The object reference of this object.

    Type

    Type of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Object[Protocol, PAGE]
    Pattern Description: Object[Protocol, PAGE]

    Notebook

    Notebook this object belongs to.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Pattern Description: An object of that matches ObjectP[Object[LaboratoryNotebook]].

    Author

    The investigator who created this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

General

    DateConfirmed

    The date on which the protocol first entered processing or a backlog.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateEnqueued

    The date on which the protocol was accepted and added to the queue.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateStarted

    The date on which the protocol moved from the front of the queue to begin running in the lab.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateCompleted

    The date on which the last step of this protocol's execution was finished.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateCanceled

    The date on which the protocol was canceled and removed from the queue.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    Script

    The script that created this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SubprotocolScripts

    All scripts generated by this protocol as a list of subprotocols.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Site

    The ECL site at which this protocol was executed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SamplesIn

    Input samples for this analytical or preparative experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ContainersIn

    Any containers containing this protocols' SamplesIn.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    NumberOfReplicates

    Indicates the number of times the experiment is repeated with identical parameters.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    Status

    The current status of the protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ProtocolStatusP

    CheckpointProgress

    A listing of all the checkpoints passed in the execution of this protocol.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Name

      Header: Name
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: _String

    [[2]] Start Time

      Header: Start Time
      Class: Date
      Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    [[3]] End Time

      Header: End Time
      Class: Date
      Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ|Null

    SubprotocolDescription

    A short title indicating what this subprotocol accomplishes.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String

    BatchedUnitOperations

    The individual batches of the protocol, as they will be executed in the lab.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ReplacementProtocol

    If this protocol was aborted due to technical reasons, links to the replacement protocol run in its place.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Sterile

    Indicates if the protocol is performed in a sterile environment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    LiquidHandlingLog

    The instrumentation trace file that monitored and recorded the execution of this robotic liquid handling.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PooledSamplesIn

    The members of SamplesIn gathered into the pools that are mixed in each AliquotContainer.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {ObjectReferenceP[Object[Sample]]..}

    NestedIndexMatchingSamplesIn

    The members of SamplesIn gathered into the pools that are mixed in each AliquotContainer.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {ObjectReferenceP[Object[Sample]]..}

    InitialNitrogenPressure

    The pressure data of the nitrogen gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    NitrogenPressureLog

    The pressure log for the nitrogen gas source for the relevant section of the facility.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    InitialCO2Pressure

    The pressure data of the CO2 gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    CO2PressureLog

    The pressure log for the CO2 gas source for the relevant section of the facility.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    InitialArgonPressure

    The pressure data of the argon gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    HoldOrder

    Indicates if the queue position of this protocol should be strictly enforced, regardless of the available resources in the lab.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Priority

    Indicates if this protocol should be prioritized to start at the given StartDate, have dedicated operation for its entirety, and not be interrupted by other protocols.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    StartDate

    The date at which this protocol should be prioritized to start.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    Branch

    The git branch that this protocol should be run on.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String

Replicate Experiments

    Template

    The protocol whose option selections should be selected as the default options for this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ProtocolsTemplated

    Protocols which were generated using this protocol's options as a starting point for its option defaults.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Sample Preparation

    PreparatoryUnitOperations

    A list of transfers, consolidations, aliquots, mixes and dilutions that will be performed in the order listed to prepare samples for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: _ | _

    PreparatoryPrimitives

    A list of transfers, consolidations, aliquots, mixes and dilutions that will be performed in the order listed to prepare samples for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: _ | _

    VolumeCheckSamplePrep

    Indicates if any liquid samples prepared by using the PreparatoryUnitOperations option should have their volumes measured and updated before running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    IncubateSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how the input samples should be heated prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    CentrifugeSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how the input samples should be spun down prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    FilterSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how particulates should be separated from the input samples prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Filtration]

      Header: Filtration
      Class: Boolean

    [FiltrationType]

      Header: FiltrationType
      Class: Expression

    [Filter]

    [FilterMaterial]

      Header: FilterMaterial
      Class: Expression

    [FilterPoreSize]

      Header: FilterPoreSize
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 micrometer

    [FilterContainerOut]

      Header: FilterContainerOut
      Class: Expression

    [FilterInstrument]

    [FilterSyringe]

    [FilterHousing]

    [FilterIntensity]

      Header: FilterIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [FilterTime]

      Header: FilterTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [FilterTemperature]

      Header: FilterTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [FilterSterile]

      Header: FilterSterile
      Class: Boolean

    [FilterAliquotContainer]

      Header: FilterAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [FilterAliquot]

      Header: FilterAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [PrefilterMaterial]

      Header: PrefilterMaterial
      Class: Expression

    [PrefilterPoreSize]

      Header: PrefilterPoreSize
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 micrometer

    [FilterAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: FilterAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    SamplePreparationProtocols

    Protocols used to mix, centrifuge, incubate, and filter the SamplesIn prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PooledIncubateSample Preparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be incubated after aliquoting but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    NestedIndexMatchingIncubate SamplePreparation

    For each member of NestedIndexMatchingSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be incubated after aliquoting but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    PooledCentrifugeSample Preparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be centrifuge after aliquoting and pooled mixing but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge SamplePreparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be centrifuge after aliquoting and pooled mixing but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    FilteredSamples

    Samples corresponding to filtered eluents of SamplesIn generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[Sample]

    SampleVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the volume of sample that is mixed with the LoadingBuffer before a portion of the mixture, the SampleLoadingVolume, is loaded into the gel.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: VolumeP

    LoadingBuffer

    The buffer that is mixed with the input samples before a portion of the mixture, the SampleLoadingVolume, is loaded into the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    LoadingBufferVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of LoadingBuffer that is mixed with a SampleVolume amount of the input sample before a portion of the mixture, the SampleLoadingVolume, is loaded into the gel.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Microliter]

    Ladder

    The ladder that is run with samples on the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    LadderVolume

    The volume of the Ladder that is mixed with the LoadingBuffer before a portion of the mixture, the SampleLoadingVolume, is loaded into the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter]

    LadderLoadingBuffer

    The buffer that is mixed with the Ladder before a portion of the mixture, the SampleLoadingVolume, is loaded into the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    LadderLoadingBufferVolume

    The volume of the LadderLoadingBuffer that is mixed with the Ladder before a portion of the mixture, the SampleLoadingVolume, is loaded into the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter]

    SampleLoadingVolume

    The volume of dye-sample mixture that is loaded into each well.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: _?VolumeQ

    LadderMixing

    The protocol(s) used to mix the ladder sample(s) before transferring samples into the loading plate.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    LadderCentrifugations

    The protocol(s) used to centrifuge the ladder sample(s) before transferring samples into the loading plate.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    LoadingPlate

    The plate used to mix ladder, sample, and loading buffer before transferring to the lanes of the gels.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    LoadingPlateManipulation

    A sample manipulation protocol used to transfer the loading buffer, ladders and samples into the loading plate.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    LoadingPlateMixing

    The protocol(s) used to mix the contents of the loading plate(s) after preparation.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    LoadingPlateCentrifugations

    The protocol(s) used to centrifuge the contents of the loading plate(s) after preparation.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PipetteTips

    Pipette tips used to prepare the loading plate for the protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Aliquoting

    AliquotSamplePreparation

    For each member of AliquotSamples, parameters describing how aliquots should be drawn from the input samples after initial sample preparation in order to create new aliquot samples upon which aliquot preparation and the experiment should proceed.
    Format: Multiple

    [Aliquot]

      Header: Aliquot
      Class: Boolean

    [AliquotAmount]

      Header: AliquotAmount
      Class: Expression

    [TargetConcentration]

      Header: TargetConcentration
      Class: Expression

    [AssayVolume]

      Header: AssayVolume
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 milliliter

    [AliquotContainer]

      Header: AliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [AssayBuffer]

    [BufferDiluent]

    [BufferDilutionFactor]

      Header: BufferDilutionFactor
      Class: Real

    [ConcentratedBuffer]

    [DestinationWell]

      Header: DestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    [TargetConcentrationAnalyte]

      Header: TargetConcentrationAnalyte
      Class: Expression

    [AliquotSampleLabel]

      Header: AliquotSampleLabel
      Class: String

    AliquotProtocols

    Protocols used to create AliquotSamples prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AliquotPreparationProtocols

    Protocols used to mix, centrifuge, incubate, and filter the AliquotSamples prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AliquotSamples

    Samples corresponding to aliquots of SamplesIn generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[Sample]

    AliquotContainers

    Containers that hold AliquotSamples generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SaveAliquots

    Indicates if the AliquotSamples should be stored after the experiment, rather than being discarded.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ConsolidateAliquots

    Indicates if identical aliquots should be consolidated in a single sample.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    AliquotPreparation

    Indicates if the aliquotting should occur manually or on a robotic liquid handler.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: PreparationMethodP

    AliquotVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the volume transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Micro Liter]

    AliquotMasses

    For each member of SamplesIn, the mass of a solid transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milligram
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milligram]

    AliquotAmounts

    For each member of SamplesIn, the amount transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: VariableUnit
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milliliter] | GreaterP[0 Milligram] | GreaterP[0 Unit, 1 Unit]

    TargetConcentrations

    For each member of SamplesIn, the final concentration of analyte in the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Milligram Hold[GreaterP[0 Micro Molar] | GreaterP[0 ----------]] Milliliter

    AssayVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the total volume of the reaction mixture which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]

    AssayBuffers

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the final buffers used to generate AliquotSamples by aliquoting SamplesIn.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ConcentratedBuffers

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the concentrated buffer source which is added to the AliquotSamples to obtain 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    BufferDilutionFactors

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), he dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer is diluted in preparing the AliquotSamples to obtain a 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]

    BufferDiluents

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the diluent used to dilute the concentration of the concentrated buffer in preparing the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ConcentratedBuffer

    The concentrated buffer source which is added to each of the AliquotSamples to obtain 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    BufferDilutionFactor

    The dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer is diluted in preparing the AliquotSamples to obtain a 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]

    BufferDiluent

    The diluent used to dilute the concentration of the concentrated buffer in preparing the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AssayBuffer

    The desired buffer for the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Sample Post-Processing

    PostProcessingProtocols

    Protocols used to perform post-processing such as sample imaging or volume measurement.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ImageSample

    Indicates if the samples that are modified in the course of the experiment are imaged after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    MeasureVolume

    Indicates if the volume of the liquid samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    MeasureWeight

    Indicates if the weight of the solid samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Measure

    Indicates if the volume/weight of the samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Storage

    Indicates the conditions under which any samples generated by this experiment are stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

Experimental Results

Troubleshooting

    TroubleshootingReports

    Reports for errors that require troubleshooting associated with the execution of this top-level protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Resources

    AwaitingResources

    Indicates if this protocol is awaiting the arrival of items before it can be begun or continued.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ShippingMaterials

    Indicates the transactions, and the specific products or samples therein, that must be received before this protocol can be begun or continued.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Transaction

    [[2]] Required Product

    HazardousWaste

    The types of waste generated by this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    DispenserContainers

    Containers gathered as destinations for any resources obtained from a chemical dispenser.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    GasSources

    A list of containers that supplied gas to instruments in this protocol through plumbing connections.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Gas Type

      Header: Gas Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: GasP

    [[2]] Source Container

      Header: Source Container
      Class: Link
      Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    [[3]] Supplied Instrument

      Header: Supplied Instrument
      Class: Link
      Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Cleaning

    WasteGenerated

    For each type of waste generated by this protocol, the total amount (in grams) generated during the conduct of the protocol.
    Format: Multiple

    [Waste]

    [Weight]

      Header: Weight
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 gram

Storage Information

    StoragePrice

    The total monthly price for warehousing all user owned items associated with this protocol in an ECL facility under the storage conditions specified by each item.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 US dollar per month
    Programmatic Pattern: USD Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 -----]] Month

Sample Storage

    SamplesInStorage

    For each member of SamplesIn, The storage conditions under which any input samples to this experiment should be stored after their usage in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

    AliquotStorage

    For each member of AliquotSamples, The storage conditions under which any aliquot samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

    SamplesOutStorage

    For each member of SamplesOut, the storage conditions under which any output samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

    LadderStorageCondition

    The storage condition under which the Ladder should be stored after its usage in the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

Option Handling

    ResolvedOptions

    The final options used as parameters for this protocol, after automatic options are resolved.
    Format: Single
    Class: Compressed
    Programmatic Pattern: {_Rule...}

    UnresolvedOptions

    The verbatim options originally input by the protocol author to generate this protocol, often with some options set to Automatic.
    Format: Single
    Class: Compressed
    Programmatic Pattern: {_Rule...}

Computations

    ParallelComputations

    List of computational jobs generated and run in parallel to the execution of this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ComputationsOutstanding

    Indicates if any of the computation jobs in ParallelComputations have not yet completed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ErroneousComputations

    List of computational jobs generated and run in parallel to the execution of this protocol in which a warning or error was thown, or that did not finish.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Staining & Imaging

    LoadingPlatePrimitives

    A set of instructions specifying the transfers of the loading buffer, ladders, and samples into the loading plate.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleManipulationP

    PostRunStaining

    Indicates if the gel is incubated with the StainingSolution after electrophoresis in order to visualize the analytes.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    PrewashingSolution

    The solution used to rinse the gel after electrophoresis before staining.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PrewashVolume

    The amount of PrewashingSolution that is added to each gel after electrophoresis before staining.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milliliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milliliter]

    PrewashingTime

    The length of time the post-electrophoresis PrewashingSolution is incubated with the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 minute
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]

    StainingSolution

    The solution used to stain the gel in order to visualize the analytes.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    StainVolume

    The amount of StainingSolution that is added to each gel after electrophoresis.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milliliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milliliter]

    StainingTime

    The length of time the post-electrophoresis stain is incubated with the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 minute
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]

    RinsingSolution

    The solution used to rinse the gels after stain incubation.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    RinseVolume

    The amount of RinsingSolution that is added to each gel after staining to remove .
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milliliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milliliter]

    RinsingTime

    The length of time the post-electrophoresis RinsingSolution is incubated with the gel after the StainingSolution.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 minute
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]

    StainReservoir

    The reservoir plate used to store staining solution and rinsing solution, if required.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    RinseReservoir

    The reservoir plate used to store additional RinsingSolution, if required.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SecondaryRinseReservoir

    The reservoir plate used to store PrewashingSolution and additional RinsingSolution, if required.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    WasteReservoir

    The reservoir plate used for collecting buffer waste.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SecondaryWasteReservoir

    The reservoir plate used for collecting buffer waste.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    GelBufferTransferVessel

    The vessel used to transfer gel buffer from a source bottle to the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ReservoirBufferTransferVessel

    The vessel used to transfer reservoir buffer from a source bottle into the cassette reservoirs.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ExcitationWavelength

    The wavelength of light used to excite the gel for a fluorescence image.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Meter Nano]

    ExcitationBandwidth

    The range in wavelengths centered around the excitation wavelength that the excitation filter allows to pass through at 50% of the maximum transmission.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Meter Nano]

    EmissionWavelength

    The wavelength at which fluorescence emitted from the gel is captured for a fluorescence image.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Meter Nano]

    EmissionBandwidth

    The range in wavelengths centered around the emission wavelength that the emission filter allows to pass through at 50% of the maximum transmission.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Meter Nano]

    LowExposureTime

    The shortest length of time for which a camera shutter stayed open for each gel image.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 millisecond
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milli Second]

    MediumLowExposureTime

    The second shortest length of time for which a camera shutter stayed open for each gel image.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 millisecond
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milli Second]

    MediumHighExposureTime

    The second longest amount of time for which a camera shutter stayed open for each gel image.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 millisecond
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milli Second]

    HighExposureTime

    The longest amount of time for which a camera shutter stayed open for each gel image.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 millisecond
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milli Second]

    ExposureTime

    The amount of time for which a camera shutter stayed open for each gel image.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 millisecond
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milli Second]

    ReservoirPlateManipulation

    A sample manipulation protocol used to transfer the stain and rinse solutions into the stain reservoir.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ReservoirPlatePrimitives

    A set of instructions specifying the transfers of individual components required to prepare the stain and rinse solutions.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleManipulationP

Denaturation

    SampleDenaturing

    Indicates if the mixtures of input samples and loading buffer are heated prior electrophoresis.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    DenaturingTemperature

    The temperature which the mixture of input samples and loading buffer is heated to before prior to electrophoresis.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Celsius]

    DenaturingTime

    The duration for which the mixture of input samples and loading buffer is heated to DenaturingTemperature prior to electrophoresis.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 minute
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]

    LoadingPlateDenaturation

    An incubation protocol used to denature the mixture of input samples and loading buffer present in the LoadingPlate after the LoadingPlateManipulation.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Running the Gel

    PrimaryPipetteTips

    Pipette tips used by the Instrument to load the contents of the LoadingPlate into the Gels.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SecondaryPipetteTips

    If necessary, an additional set of pipette tips used by the Instrument to load the contents of the LoadingPlate into the Gels.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Gels

    For each member of SamplesIn, the electrophoresis gel that the sample is run on.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    GelModel

    The model of the type of gel that the samples are separated on.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    GelMaterial

    The polymer material that the gel is composed of.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: GelMaterialP

    GelPercentage

    The polymer density of the gel by percent weight.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 percent
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Percent]

    CrosslinkerRatio

    The weight ratio of acrylamide monomer to bis-acrylamide crosslinker used to prepare the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]

    DenaturingGel

    Indicates if the gel contains additives that disrupt the secondary structure of macromolecules.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    NumberOfGels

    The number of gels run during this experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    NumberOfLanes

    The number of gel lanes run during this experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[1, 80, 1]

    GelBuffer

    The buffer used to wet the gels during electrophoresis.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ReservoirBuffer

    The buffer used to fill the end reservoirs of the gel cassettes.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Instrument

    The instrument used to apply current for this electrophoresis experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SeparationTime

    The amount of time a voltage is applied across the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 minute
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Minute]

    Voltage

    The voltage of the current applied to the gel during the run.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 volt
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Volt]

    DutyCycle

    The percentage of each power cycle that voltage is applied to the gel.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 percent
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[0 Percent, 100 Percent, 1 Percent, Inclusive -> Right]

    CycleDuration

    The time duration of each power cycle applied to the gel. If duty cycle is less than 100%, this is the period over which the voltage switches on and off once.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microsecond
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Micro Second]

    NumberOfRinses

    The number of times the RinsingSolution will be added to each gel, incubated for the RinsingTime, and removed, before the gel images are taken.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

Instrument Setup

    GelBufferVolume

    The volume of buffer that is used to wet the gels during eletrophoresis.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milliliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milliliter]

    ReservoirBufferVolume

    The volume of buffer that is poured into each of the end reservoirs of the gel cassettes.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milliliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milliliter]
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