Description

Nucleic acid testing (NAT) is the method of choice for detection and quantification of a wide range of micro organisms. Primerdesign manufactures and supplies high quality quantitative real-time PCR kits for the detection and simultaneous quantification of numerous significant pathogens . A copy number standard curve is provided for quantification and an the internal extraction template (DNA or RNA), controls for the quality of the nucleic acid extraction and eliminates false negative results.

The kit is designed with the broadest possible detection profile to ensure that all clinically relevant strains and subtypes are detected. Target sequences are selected by working with data from key opinion leaders in the field. Multiple sequence alignments and unprecedented real-time PCR expertise in design and validation ensure the best possible kit.

Details of the target and priming specificity are included in the individual handbooks above.

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Exceptional value for money
Rapid detection of all clinically relevant subtypes
Positive copy number standard curve for quantification
Highly specific detection profile
High priming efficiency
Broad dynamic detection range (>6 logs)
Sensitive to < 100 copies of target Accurate controls to confirm findings

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Cod Uracil-DNA Glycosylase (Cod UNG) from Atlantic Cod is the only commercially available UNG enzyme that is completely and irreversibly inactivated by moderate heat treatment. The enzyme is produced in a recombinant E. coli (ung-) strain that contains a modified Cod UNG gene.

Key Features:

• Heat-labile – Completely and irreversibly inactivated at 55°C
• Contamination control – ideal in applications below
• Use of Cod UNG makes contamination control possible in RT-PCR
• Does not degrade PCR product post-PCR. This makes downstream use of the PCR product possible
• High purity enzyme, tested free of contaminating nucleases
• Detergent free
• Post-PCR Analysis – Enables post-PCR analysis

Applications

Ideal for contamination control in 

• PCR carry-over prevention
• RT-PCR
• RT-qPCR
• qPCR
• kPCR 
• RT-LAMP

Heat-labile Uracil-DNA Glycosylase

There are several commercially available Uracil-DNA glycosylases on the market today. Most of them are of bacterial origin and work well if you have no intention to further analyze the PCR products post-PCR. However, if you want to store your PCR products for downstream analysis such as cloning and sequencing, the reactivation of UNG and subsequent degradation of your PCR products are a problem with most of the commercially available UNGs. Cod UNG from ArcticZymes is completely and irreversibly inactivated by heat thus ensuring that sample integrity is maintained long-term regardless of storage conditions.

This is illustrated in figure 1, below

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Properties

Recommended Protocols

1. Contamination control in PCR, qPCR and one-step RT-qPCR

Cod UNG works in all commercially available master mixes. 

Be sure that you have used dUTP containing dNTP mixes in your previous PCR experiments.

• Add 0.2 U Cod UNG directly to your 20 µl PCR reaction.
• pre-incubate for 5 min at room temperature.
• For RT-qPCR, reverse transcribe your RNA at 50-55°C.
• Run your PCR.
• Store your PCR product at -20°C or 4°C degrees.

2. Contamination control in RT-LAMP

Cod UNG is ideal for contamination control in RT-LAMP.  
One unit of Cod UNG per 30 μl reaction is sufficient for removing even high concentrations of carry-over contamination.

• Ensure that you use dNTP mixes containing dUTP in your experiments.
• Check that the RT-LAMP reaction is compatible with dUTP by running side-by-side reactions containing different ratios of dUTP to dUTP (100% dUTP, 90% dUTP, 80% dUTP and 0% dUTP).
• Add 1 U Cod UNG directly to your 30 µl RT-LAMP reaction.
• Prepare the reaction mix on ice.
• Analyze your RNA at 65°C, no preincubation is necessary.

Please refer to Protocol for Carry-over Contamination Control

Ordering Info

Cod Uracil-DNA Glycosylase (Cod UNG) from Atlantic Cod is the only commercially available UNG enzyme that is completely and irreversibly inactivated by moderate heat treatment. The enzyme is produced in a recombinant E. coli (ung-) strain that contains a modified Cod UNG gene.

Introduction

Hipure Microbial RNA kit is suitable for extracting high-purity total RNA from bacterial/yeast culture medium. This kit combines high-efficiency Magzol Reagent (one-step extraction reagent) and silicagel column purification technology to complete the extraction of high-purity total RNA in only 40 minutes. The obtained RNA can be directly used in RT-PCR, Northern blot, poly-A + purification, nucleic acid protection and in vitro translation.

Details

Specifications

Features	Specifications
Main Functions	Isolation total RNA from bacteria, yeast cells
Applications	RT-PCR, Northern blot, poly-A + purification, nucleic acid protection and in vitro translation
Purification method	Mini spin column
Purification technology	Silica technology
Process method	Manual (centrifugation or vacuum)
Sample type	Bacteria, yeast cells
Sample amount	Bacteria: <10^9；Yeast cells：<2 x10^7
Elution volume	≥30μl
Time per run	≤40 minutes
Liquid carrying volume per column	800µl
Binding yield of column	100µg

Principle

Hipure silica gel column is based on glass fiber filter membrane with high binding force. Under the condition of high concentration of ionizing agent (such as guanidine hydrochloride or guanidine isothiocyanate), the filter membrane can adsorb nucleic acid through hydrogen bond and electrostatic, while protein and other impurities are not adsorbed and removed. The filter membrane adsorbed with nucleic acid is washed to remove the residual protein and salt. Finally, the nucleic acid adsorbed on the filter membrane can be washed out with low salt buffer (such as buffer TE) or water. The obtained nucleic acid has high purity and can be directly used in various downstream experiments.

Advantages

• Fast – several samples can be extracted in 30 minutes
• High purity – the purified RNA can be directly used in various downstream applications
• High recovery – RNA can be recovered at the level of PG
• Good repeatability – silica gel column purification technology can obtain ideal results every time
• Broad spectrum – it can deal with various bacteria, including Gram-positive bacteria that are difficult to be lysed
• Sufficient components – the kit contains carried wall breaking enzymes and glass beads

Kit Contents

Contents	R418202	R418203
Purification Times	50 Preps	250 Preps
HiPure RNA Mini Columns	50	250
2ml Collection Tubes	50	250
Glass Beads (0.1-0.6mm)	30 g	150 g
DNase I	600 μl	5 x 600 μl
DNase Buffer	6 ml	30 ml
Protease Dissolve Buffer	1.8 ml	15 ml
Buffer ATL	50 ml	200 ml
Buffer PHC	50 ml	200 ml
Buffer GXP2*	20 ml	100 ml
Buffer RW1	50 ml	250 ml
Buffer RW2*	20 ml	2 x 50 ml
RNase Free Water	10 ml	30 ml

Storage and Stability

Buffer PHC should be stored at 2–8°C upon arrival. DNase I should be stored at -20°C. However, short-term storage (DNase I up to 1 weeks, Buffer PHC up to 12 weeks) at room temperature(15–25°C) does not affect their performance. The remaining kit components can be stored at roomtemperature (15–25°C) and are stable for at least 18 months under these conditions.

Hipure Microbial RNA kit is suitable for extracting high-purity total RNA from bacterial/yeast culture medium. This kit combines high-efficiency Magzol Reagent (one-step extraction reagent) and silicagel column purification technology to complete the extraction of high-purity total RNA in only 40 minutes. The obtained RNA can be directly used in RT-PCR, Northern blot, poly-A + purification, nucleic acid protection and in vitro translation.