IST-407 2.0ml 96 Square Well, Pyramid-Bottom Plate

• Screening of Cylindrospermopsin in water samples at or above 30ppt
• Format: 15 tests (5 samples at 2 dilutions/5 controls)
• 5 – 10X Sample Dilution Buffer
• 5 – 1X Sample Dilution Buffer
• 5- Negative Control
• 10- Fixed Volume Pipettes

Description

Attogene’ s Cylindrospermopsin Lateral Flow Kit can be used to detect Cylindrospermopsin in source water samples.

Format: Rapid-Water – Run Time: 30 Minutes, enough to run two samples (undiluted and a 10 fold dilution) and negative control.

Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) is a potent cyanotoxin synthesized by select species of cyanobacteria, prominently including Cylindrospermopsin raciborskii. It belongs to the tricyclic alkaloid class, exhibiting a molecular weight of approximately 415 Da. Structurally, cylindrospermopsin features an uracil ring fused with a hydantoin moiety, alongside a guanidino group, attributes that render it highly soluble and polar in aqueous environments.

Cylindrospermopsin is notorious for its profound toxicity towards aquatic organisms and its potential threat to human health through exposure via contaminated water and food sources. Consequently, rigorous monitoring protocols are essential in regions prone to cyanobacterial blooms, where cylindrospermopsin can accumulate in freshwater reservoirs and other aquatic habitats. In recognition of these risks, regulatory bodies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have implemented an action level guideline. As of 2019, EPA 10-day drinking water health advisory for cylindrospermopsin recommended a threshold of 0.7 parts per billion (ppb), or 700 parts per trillion (ppt) for children under the age of six, and 3 parts per billion, 3000 parts per trillion for anyone older, to effectively manage cylindrospermopsin levels. This precautionary measure aims to uphold both environmental sustainability and public health integrity by minimizing exposure risks.  The EPA has also drafted a human health recreational water quality criterion to protect human health at 8,000ppt.

EPA 10-Day drinking water Health Advisories for Cylindrospermopsin: 

Do not Drink – 0.7 μg/L for bottle fed infants and preschool children, pregnant and nursing woman, elderly immunocompromised and liver conditions

Do not Drink – 3.0 μg/L for school age children to adults

Do Not Use – 20 μg/L

EPA Draft Human Health Recreational Ambient Water Quality Criteria to protect human health: 8 μg/L

Screening of Cylindrospermopsin in water samples at or above 30ppt

Format: 15 tests (5 samples at 2 dilutions/5 controls)

5 – 10X Sample Dilution Buffer

5 – 1X Sample Dilution Buffer

5- Negative Control

10- Fixed Volume Pipettes

Volcano3G® RT-PCR Probe 2x Master Mix contains all components required for general RT-qPCR
– optimized reaction mix for sensitive and reliable results
– engineered, truly thermostable Taq DNA polymerases with reverse transcriptase activity
– fast start function due to a hotstart aptamer formulation which prevents unspecific amplification at lower temperatures (<57°C)
– Pipetting aid in form of a blue dye for better visibility during aliquoting into well-plates
– included lysis function*

* = A sample extraction and sample lysis is not necessary as immediate hot PCR cycling conditions can brake cell- and virus membranes. Please see our published references to this product.

Note: Volcano3G® RT-PCR Probe 2x Master Mix is a unique master mix. If you are using it for the first time, we recommend to design primers to have higher melting/annealing temperatures (above 65°C). Additionally, for assay setup it is advised to perform RT-PCR test reactions with temperature gradients (i.e., for the annealing and extension steps) to identify the most proficient PCR protocol for your needs using our Volcano DNA polymerase products.

For research use and further manufacturing.

In case you are aiming to use our RUO products as components or for your development of e.g. an IVD medical device, please contact us.

Volcano3G® RT-PCR Probe 2x Master Mix contains all components required for general RT-qPCR
– optimized reaction mix for sensitive and reliable results
– engineered, truly thermostable Taq DNA polymerases with reverse transcriptase activity
– fast start function due to a hotstart aptamer formulation which prevents unspecific amplification at lower temperatures (