Attogene’s Carbon Dioxide Enzymatic Assay Kit is a simple, direct method for measuring Carbon Dioxide levels in the environment. The assay uses a coupled enzyme assay to detect CO2 (as HCO3-) as follows. In the first step, the bicarbonate condenses with phosphoenol pyruvate to form oxalate (and phosphoric acid); this reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme Phosphoenolpyruvate Decarboxylase, PEPC. The oxalate is then enzymatically reduced by the enzyme Malate Dehydrogenase (using an NADH cofactor) to form malate and NAD+.
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Cylindrospermopsin Detection Kit (Rapid – Freshwater Streams and Source Water)
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Screening of Cylindrospermopsin in water samples at or above 30ppt
Format: 15 tests (5 samples at 2 dilutions/5 controls)
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.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 6/16 TaqMan PCR Detection Kits
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Detection kits for the HPV 6/16
Available in TaqMan format for analysis
More than 70 types of human papillomavirus (HPV) have been identified, and are generally classified as high-risk or low-risk depending on their relationship or lack of relationship with cancer and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2-3). HPV viruses are predominantly sexually transmitted and high-risk HPV types are a major risk factor for development of cervical cancer. HPV 16 has been considered as a high-risk cancer associated HPV type. The low-risk HPV type 6 has been associated with the presence of genital warts. There are many other low-risk HPV types that are not associated with genital warts or cervical cancer. Until now, HPV cannot be cultured in vitro, and immunological tests are inadequate to determine the presence of HPV cervical infection. On the other hand, biopsies can be analyzed by nucleic acid hybridization to directly detect the presence of HPV DNA.
HPV 6/16 TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions
Ready to use format, including Master Mix for the target and PCR control to monitor for PCR inhibition and validate the quality
Specific Primer and Probe mix for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
Primer and Probe mix
Positive and negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents
HPV 6/16 TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
Specific Primer/Probe mix and Positive Control for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
Nuclease-free water
Can be used together with Norgen’s PCR Master Mix (#28007) or customer supplied master mix
For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.
Storage Conditions and Product Stability All kit components can be stored for 2 years after the date of production without showing any reduction in performance.
All kit components should be stored at -20°C upon arrival.
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TaqMan Probe Cat. TM42050 (100 preps)
TaqMan Probe/Primer and Control Set Cat. TM42010 (100 preps)
Attogene Fluorescent UniversalLateral Flow Assay Kits are a convenient ready-to-use kit for quick and cost-effective development of a fluorescent lateral flow dipstick assay for detection of DNA and RNA products.
Fluorescent lateral flow assays can be 2-100 fold more sensitive that gold based lateral flow tests.
Formats (fluorescent broad range UV light excitation range of 100nm to 400nm, 655nm emission) Streptavidin conjugate pad):
• Detectable using a black light such as a black light UV flashlight or fluorescent lateral flow reader.
• Detection of nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA) requires the use of a biotin and FAM-labelled primer during amplification.
• Test line: anti-FITC/FAM
• Control Line: Biotin
• Multiplex detection of nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA) requires the use of a biotin, FAM and Dig labelled primers during amplification.:
• Test Line #1: anti FITC/FAM, Line #2: anti-Dig, Line #3 Biotin.
For example, this product can be configured with alternative/custom streptavidin fluorescent particles.
Kit Components
50 -4.5mm Fluorescent Lateral Flow Dipsticks
10 mL Sample assay running buffer
Features & Benefits
Can be used for development of a lateral flow assay for detection of a variety of different molecules such as amplified DNA products from PCR, LAMP and RPA reactions.
No need to stripe capture antibodies
No expensive equipment required (Black Light)
Cost-effective way to screen for further downstream lateral flow assay development.
• Detectable using a black light such as a black light UV flashlight or fluorescent lateral flow reader.