These kits provide a fast, reliable and convenient method to purify and concentrate high quality, high purity and inhibitor-free cell-free circulating and exosomal RNA using a convenient spin column method. These kits can purify RNA from fresh or frozen serum or plasma samples prepared from blood collected on either EDTA or Citrate. Plasma samples prepared from blood collected on heparin should not be used, as heparin can significantly interfere with many downstream applications such as RT-PCR. The purified plasma/serum RNA is fully compatible with all downstream applications including PCR, qPCR, methylation-sensitive reverse transcription qPCR, reverse transcription PCR, Northern blotting, RNase protection and primer extension, expression array assays, and NGS.
Background
Plasma/Serum cell-free circulating RNA or exosomal RNA has the potential to provide biomarkers for certain cancers and disease states. Exosomes are 40 – 150 nm membrane vesicles, which are secreted by most cell types. Exosomes can be found in saliva, blood, urine, amniotic fluid and malignant ascitic fluids, among other biological fluids. Evidence has been accumulating recently that these vesicles act as cellular messengers, conveying information to distant cells and tissues within the body. These exosomes may play a functional role in mediating adaptive immune responses to infectious agents and tumours, tissue repair, neural communication and transfer of pathogenic proteins. For this reason exosomal RNAs may serve as biomarkers for various diseases including cancer. As the RNA molecules encapsulated within exosomes are protected from degradation by RNAses they can be efficiently recovered from biological fluids, such as plasma or serum.
Plasma/Serum RNA Purification Mini Kit
This kit can purify RNA from fresh or frozen serum or plasma samples prepared from blood collected on either EDTA or Citrate, from volumes ranging from 50 µL to 200 µL. The purified plasma/serum RNA is eluted in a flexible final volume of 10 µL to 25 µL.
Plasma/Serum RNA Purification Midi Kit
This utilizes a two column method, and can purify RNA from fresh or frozen serum or plasma samples prepared from blood collected on either EDTA or Citrate, from volumes ranging from 250 µL to 1.5 mL. The first column will handle the large volume input of bodily fluids that is followed by a concentration on a mini column for a final elution of 50 µL to 100 µL.
Plasma/Serum RNA Purification Maxi Kit
This kit can purify RNA from fresh or frozen serum or plasma samples prepared from blood collected on either EDTA or Citrate, from volumes ranging from 2 mL to 5 mL. The first column will handle the large volume input of bodily fluids that is followed by a concentration on a mini column for a final elution of 50 µL to 100 µL.
Isolate RNA after Purifying EVs and Exosomes
For Ultracentrifugation, Exoquick, and Filtration
| Cat. # | Name | Elution Volume | Plasma/Serum | Urine | Cell-Culture Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55000 | Plasma/Serum RNA Purification Mini Kit | 10 – 25 µL | 50 µL – 1 mL | 250 µL – 1 mL | 5 – 10 mL |
| 35300 | Total RNA Purification Micro Kit | 20 – 50 µL | 1 – 4 mL | 2 – 10 mL | 10 – 20 mL |
| 17200 | Total RNA Purification Kit | 50 – 100 µL | 4 – 10 mL | 11 – 30 mL | 20 – 35 mL |
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Minimum Plasma/Serum Input | 2 mL |
| Maximum Plasma/Serum Input | 5 mL |
| Size of DNA Purified | All sizes, including miRNA and small RNA (<200 nt) |
| Elution Volume | 50-100 μL |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 35-40 minutes |
| Average Yields* | Variable depending on specimen |
*Please check page 7 of the Product Insert for Average Plasma/Serum Yields and Common RNA Quantification Methods.
This kit is suitable for the isolation of RNA from fresh or frozen serum or plasma prepared from blood collected on either EDTA or Citrate. Plasma samples prepared from blood collected on heparin should not be used as heparin can significantly interfere with many downstream applications such as RT-PCR.
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 2 years after the date of shipment. It is recommended to warm Lysis Buffer A for 20 minutes at 60°C if any salt precipitation is observed.
| Kit Components | Cat. 55000 (50 preps) | Cat. 56100 (20 preps) | Cat. 56200 (10 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lysis Buffer A | 2 x 20 mL | 100 mL | 1 x 130 mL 1 x 30 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 18 mL | 1 x 38 mL 1 x 18 mL | 38 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL | 6 mL | 6 mL |
| Elution Buffer F | – | 15 mL | 15 mL |
| Micro Spin Columns | 50 | – | – |
| Mini Spin Columns | – | 20 | 10 |
| Midi Spin Columns | – | 20 | – |
| Maxi Spin Columns | – | – | 10 |
| Collection Tubes | 50 | 20 | 10 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 | 20 | 10 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 |
These kits allow for the isolation of DNA from the blood of various species, including humans and will recover genomic DNA, mitochondrial DNA, viral DNA and bacterial DNA. The purified DNA is of excellent quality and yield and completely compatible with any downstream application including PCR, qPCR and genotyping.
Blood DNA Isolation Mini Kit
Norgen’s Blood DNA Isolation Mini Kit is designed for the rapid preparation of DNA from up to 200 µL of whole blood using a rapid spin column protocol. Preparation time for a single sample is less than 30 minutes and each kit contains sufficient materials for 50 preparations.
Blood DNA Isolation Midi Kit
Norgen’s Blood DNA Isolation Kit is designed for the rapid spin column preparation of DNA from 0.3 to 2 mL volumes of whole blood. Preparation time for a single sample is less than 30 minutes, and each kit contains sufficient materials for 20 preparations.
Blood DNA Isolation Maxi Kit
This kit is designed for the rapid preparation of DNA from 3 mL up to 10 mL of whole blood. Preparation time for a single sample is less than 30 minutes.
Blood DNA Isolation 96-Well Kit (High Throughput)
This kit provides a rapid method for the high-throughput isolation of DNA from up to 200 µL of whole blood. Fast and easy processing using either a vacuum manifold or centrifugation.
Blood DNA Isolation Kit (Magnetic Bead System)
Norgen’s Blood DNA Isolation Kit (Magnetic Bead System) is designed for the rapid preparation of genomic DNA from up to 200 µL of whole blood from various species, including human. Purification is based on magnetic beads as the separation matrix. Norgen’s magnetic beads bind DNA under optimized salt concentrations and releases the bound DNA under low salt and slightly alkali conditions. The genomic DNA is preferentially purified from other cellular proteinaceous components. Typical yields of genomic DNA will vary depending on the cell density of the blood sample. The purified genomic DNA is fully digestible with all restriction enzymes tested, and is completely compatible with downstream applications including real-time PCR, NGS and microarray analysis.
Blood DNA Isolation 96-Well Kit (High Throughput Magnetic Bead System)
96-well format for high throughput applications. Purification with the 96-well plates can be integrated with a robotic automation system.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Maximum Blood Input | 200 μL |
| Column Binding Capacity | > 50 μL |
| Average Yield (200 μL of blood) | 2-8 μg* |
| Time to Complete 96 Purifications | 45 minutes |
*Yield will vary depending on the type of blood processed
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 1 year after the date of shipment. The kit contains a ready-to-use Proteinase K, which is dissolved in a specially prepared storage buffer. The buffered Proteinase K is stable for up to 1 year after the date of shipment when stored at room temperature.
| Component | Cat. 46300 (50 preps) | Cat. 46380 (100 preps) | Cat. 51400 (20 preps) | Cat. 31200 (12 preps) | Cat. 46350 (192 preps) | Cat. 59800 (50 preps) | Cat. 62600 (192 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysis Buffer B | 20 mL | 2 x 20 mL | 2 x 40 mL | 2 x 110 mL | 2 x 40 mL | 20 mL | 1 x 40 mL 1 x 20 mL |
| Solution WN | 18 mL | 2 x 18 mL | 55 mL | 55 mL | 55 mL | 18 mL | 55 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 18 mL | 2 x 18 mL | 2 x 38 mL | 2 x 38 mL | 2 x 38 mL | – | – |
| Elution Buffer B | 30 mL | 2 x 30 mL | 30 mL | 30 mL | 2 x 30 mL | 15 mL | 1 x 30 mL 1 x 15 mL |
| Proteinase K in Storage Buffer | 1.2 mL | 2 x 1.2 mL | 4.4 mL | 8 mL | 4.5 mL | 1.2 mL | 4 mL |
| Magnetic Bead Suspension | – | – | – | – | – | 2 x 1.1 mL | 8.5 mL |
| Maxi Spin Columns | – | – | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Mini Spin Columns | 50 | 100 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Midi Spin Columns | – | – | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| 96-Well Plate | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Adhesive Tape | – | – | – | – | 4 | – | 2 |
| Collection Tubes | 50 | 100 | 20 | 12 | – | – | – |
| 96-Well Collection Plate | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Elution Tubes | 50 | 100 | 20 | 12 | – | 50 | – |
| 96-Well Elution Plate | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The Urine Exosome Purification Kits provide a fast, reliable and convenient method to purify and enrich for pure intact exosomes from different urine sample volumes ranging from 250 µL to 30 mL. These kits also allow for the purification of intact extracellular vesicles (EVs) from different urine sample volumes, and these EVs are ready for any downstream application. The purification is based on Norgen’s proprietary resin.
These kits provide a clear advantage over other available methods since they do not require any special instrumentation, ultracentrifugation, precipitation reagents or any protease treatments. More importantly, the purified exosomes will not be contaminated with any other RNA-binding proteins that may contaminate your exosomal RNA, which is essential if studying exosomal RNA gene expression.
NanoSight® Analysis
Exosomes enriched with Norgen’s Urine Exosome Purification Kits can be analyzed using NanoSight® for assessing the approximate exosome size range and concentration.
Exosomal RNA Analysis
Exosomal RNA can be isolated using Norgen’s Exosomal RNA Isolation Kit from exosomes enriched using Norgen’s Urine Exosome Purification Kits for gene expression analysis using RT-qPCR, microarray or NGS and for Biomarker discovery.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Urine Input (Cat. 57700) | 250 μL – 1 mL |
| Urine Input (Cat. 57800) | 2 mL – 10 mL |
| Urine Input (Cat. 57900) | 11 mL – 30 mL |
| Size of Exosomes Purified | 40 nm – 150 nm |
| Elution Volume | Variable depending on the urine input volume |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 15 – 30 minutes |
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All buffers should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. These kits are stable for 2 years after the date of shipment.
Important Note
Urine samples stored at -70°C, -20°C or at 4°C will develop some precipitation due to the aggregation of some of the highly abundant proteins in urine. Eliminating these precipitates using centrifugation or filtration may cause the loss of exosomes. Furthermore, these precipitates may affect the quality of the purified nucleic acid. We recommend the use of Norgen’s Urine Preservative when collecting urine samples, which is designed for the preservation of nucleic acids and proteins in fresh urine samples at ambient temperatures. The components of the Urine Preservative allow samples to be stored for over 2 years at room temperature with no detected degradation of urine DNA, RNA or proteins. Norgen’s Urine Preservative is available as a liquid format in Norgen’s Urine Preservative Single Dose Ampules, as well as in a dried format in Norgen’s Urine Collection and Preservation Tubes.
| Component | Cat. 57700 (50 preps) | Cat. 57800 (25 preps) | Cat. 57900 (15 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slurry E | 12.5 mL | 12.5 mL | 12.5 mL |
| ExoC Buffer | 8 mL | 30 mL | 50 mL |
| ExoR Buffer | 12 mL | 12 mL | 12 mL |
| Mini Filter Spin Columns inserted into 2 mL tubes | 50 | 25 | 15 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 |