TIGIT is an immune receptor present on some T cells and Natural Killer cells. TIGIT binds with high affinity to the poliovirus receptor (PVR) which causes increased secretion of IL10 and decreased secretion of IL12B and suppresses T cell activation by promoting the generation of mature immunoregulatory dendritic cells. Through the CD226/TIGIT-PVR pathway, TIGIT regulates T cell mediated immunity. In cancer, TIGIT and PD-1 have been shown to be over-expressed on tumor antigen-specific CD8+ T cells and CD8+ tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) from individuals with melanoma. Blockade of TIGIT and PD-1 led to increased cell proliferation, cytokine production, and degranulation of tumour antigen-specific CD8+ T cells and TIL CD8+ T cells. It can be considered an immune checkpoint.
West Nile Virus (WNV) belongs to the RNA virus family of Flaviviridae. It is known to spread primarily through arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes. The virus infects mainly birds but is also reported to infect humans as well as pets such as cats and dogs. In humans, the majority of the infections caused by WNV are asymptomatic. However, some individuals (the majority of the confirmed cases) could enter a second, febrile stage with flu-like symptoms – commonly known as West Nile Fever. In a more serious stage, the disease becomes neuroinvasive, causing meningitis or encephalitis. Such severe conditions could lead to mortality. As the symptoms of WNV are very similar to other common diseases but can be fatal at a severe stage, it is important to distinguish the virus early in the diagnosis, particularly at the molecular level.
WNV TaqMan RT-PCR Kit, 100 reactions
WNV TaqMan RT-PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
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Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All kit components can be stored for 1 year after the date of production without showing any reduction in performance.
All kit components should be stored at -20°C upon arrival. Repeated thawing and freezing (> 2 x) of the Master Mix and Positive Control should be avoided, as this may affect the performance of the assay. If the reagents are to be used only intermittently, they should be frozen in aliquots.
| Component | Cat. TM44250 (100 preps) | Cat. TM44210 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| WNV Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| WNV Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
Norgen’s NGS Library Quantification Kit (for Small RNA-Seq) offers a PCR-based detection procedure to quantify NGS libraries (specifically Small RNA-Seq) of a wide spectrum of concentrations. The kit consists of a specially designed primer mix compatible with the Illumina system, that is used in conjunction with the provided 2X Real-Time PCR Master Mix to amplify a library of unknown concentration. The unknown library is accurately quantified by using a standard curve constructed from the provided DNA Standard (range from 20 pM to 2 fM) on a Real-Time PCR System. The kit is specially optimized to quantify Small RNA-Seq libraries with DNA standards that have similar size to a Small RNA-Seq library. However, it could also be used with other types of NGS libraries.
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Storage Conditions
Upon receipt, store Norgen’s NGS Library Quantification Kit (for Small RNA-Seq) at -20°C or lower. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. If needed, prepare smaller working aliquots and store at -20°C or lower.
| Component | Cat. 61600 (100 reactions) |
|---|---|
| 2X Real-Time PCR Master Mix | 1 mL |
| NGS Library Quantification Primer Set Mix | 600 µL |
| Quantified NGS Library Standards (for Small-RNA Seq)* | 5 x 80 µL Standards |
| Product Insert | 1 |
* Quantified Library Standards are provided as 20 pM, 2 pM, 200 fM, 20 fM and 2 fM
Thermal adapter for deep well plates, e.g., NEST 96 Deepwell Plate 2 mL. Compatible with the Opentrons Heater-Shaker Module.
Thermal adapter for deep well plates, e.g., NEST 96 Deepwell Plate 2 mL. Compatible with the Opentrons Heater-Shaker Module.
