For the determination of Escherichia coli in drinking water and its source water by multiple tube fermentation method.
MUG permits the rapid detection of Escherichia coli when the medium is observed for fluorescence using a UV light. MUG is hydrolyzed by the enzyme β-glucuronidase which is produced by E. coli to yield a fluorescent end product 4- methylumbelliferone. Trypticase provides the essential nutrients. Lactose is the fermentable carbohydrate. Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic equilibrium. The medium has a strong buffering system to control the pH in the presence of fermentative action. The bile salts inhibit gram-positive bacteria especially the Bacillus species and faecal Streptococci.
| Ingredients | /liter |
| Trypticase or tryptose | 20 g |
| Bile salts No. 3 | 1.5 g |
| Lactose | 5 g |
| K2HPO4 | 4 g |
| KH2PO4 | 1.5 g |
| NaCl | 5 g |
| 4-methylumbelliferyl-β-D-glucuronide (MUG) | 50mg |
| pH6.9±0.2 at 25°C | |
Weigh 37g of dry powder of this product, add 1L of distilled water or deionized water, stir, heat and boil until
completely dissolved, sterilize at 115℃ for 20min, cool to room temperature and set aside.
The following quality control strains were inoculated and cultured at 44.5℃±0.5℃ for 24h. The results are as follows:
| Quality control strains | Growth |
| Escherichia coli ATCC25922 | Blue-white fluorescence is produced under 366nm UV light |
| Salmonella typhimurium ATCC14028 | No fluorescence under 366nm UV light |
| Enterococcus faecalis ATCC29212 | Clear, no fluorescence |
2-30℃，Keep container tightly closed, avoid direct sunlight.
Use before expiry date on the label.
1. When weighing the dehydrated medium, please wear masks to avoid causing respiratory system discomfort
2. Keep container tightly closed after using to prevent clumping.
Microbiological contamination was disposed by autoclaving at 121°C for 30 minutes.
Intended Use For the determination of Escherichia coli in drinking water and its source water by multiple tube fermentation method. Principle and Interpretation MUG permits the rapid detec……
The Primerdesign genesig Kit for Shigella species (Shigella_spp) genomes is designed for the in vitro quantification of Shigella_spp genomes. The kit is designed to have a broad detection profile. Specifically, the primers represent 100% homology with over 95% of the NCBI database reference sequences available at the time of design.
The dynamics of genetic variation means that new sequence information may become available after the initial design. Primerdesign periodically reviews the detection profiles of our kits and when required releases new versions.
The target sequence is within the virulence plasmid pCP301 (VirA) which is carried by nearly all clinical isolates of shigella. This target has previously been shown to be a good genetic marker for Shigella in other real time PCR based studies (Hiroshi Fukushima et.al 2003.) The primers and probe sequences in this kit have 100% homology with over 95% of reference sequences in the NCBI database based on a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis.
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Rapid detection of all clinically relevant subtypes
Positive copy number standard curve for quantification
Highly specific detection profile
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Broad dynamic detection range (>6 logs)
Sensitive to < 100 copies of target
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Collagen is a fundamental component of the extracellular matrix, and the predominant protein in animals, constituting around 30% of total protein mass. A glycoprotein, it is well known for its triple helical structure. This is formed from three polypeptide α-chains with Gly-X-Y repeating residues (Gly for Glycine, X for proline, and Y for hydroxyproline).
Over 28 types of collagens have been identified, with Type I collagen being the most abundant. It’s prevalent in ligaments, tendons, skin, and bone tissue. Its mature, insoluble form grants it remarkable strength, making it vital for the mobility of organisms. Collagen also has biochemical functions, influencing cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
This version of the kit is designed to detect and measure INSOLUBLE forms of collagen. Chose our Sircol 2.0 collagen kit if you need to analyse SOLUBLE collagen.
Collagen, with its diverse properties, finds utility in various industries. It plays a role in medicine for wound healing and has an expanding role in tissue engineering and cell culture for biomedical purposes. It’s gaining popularity in the cosmetic industry for skin rejuvenation and is used in chemical formulations and the food industry as a functional food supplement and additive.
Sircol dye reagent contains Sirius Red – a linear anionic dye with sulphonic acid side chain groups. Under assay conditions the Sircol dye binds the basic groups of soluble collagen molecules. Maximal binding occurs in collagens possessing intact triple helix organisation as the highly ordered Gly-X-Yn helical structure of tropocollagen further contributes to dye binding. This results in a high degree of dye-collagen specificity. Affinity is progressively reduced during heat denaturation 4ºC due to the unwinding of the triple helix and formation of random chains.
Step 1. Samples being assayed for insoluble collagen must first undergo a 2-3 hour pre-treatment with Sircol Fragmentation reagent. This converts insoluble collagen into water-soluble gelatin can then be assayed.
Step 2. Addition of Sircol Dye Reagent to these pre-treated insoluble collagen samples results in the formation of a denatured collagen-dye complex. This complex then precipitates during the dye incubation period and is subsequently isolated by centrifugation, followed by washing to remove unbound dye. The Denatured collagen-bound dye is then eluted and measured spectrophotometrically.
Step 3. The insoluble collagen content of unknown samples is quantified by comparison against a calibration curve prepared using a the denatured collagen standard supplied with the kit.
Assay range
100 – 1000 µg/ml
100µg/ml
Colorimetric Detection (556nm) (Endpoint)
110 in total (allows a maximum of 46 samples to be run in duplicate alongside a standard curve).
The assay can be used to assess the rate of production of newly laid down collagen fibres during periods of rapid growth, development, tissue repair, remodeling and wound healing. Sources of material includes tissues, bone and calcified tissue.
*Insoluble collagens must be converted into soluble form prior to assay. Instructions and regents are provided with the kit., depending on sample this will require prior salt/acid/acid-pepsin extraction.
**non-mammalian collagens may result in a reduced limit of detection. We recommend use of an assay standard matched to the species under assay.
Many customers have found that the straightforward sample processing and analysis of Sircol make it a good alternative to conventional hydroxyproline analysis.
This kit is designed for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Kit requires access to a centrifuge, water bath / heated block, as well as a spectrophotometer/colorimeter capable of absorbance detection at 556nm.
Specific sample preparation protocols may require customer to provide further reagents, consult assay manual for further information.
1. Sircol Dye Reagent (1x110ml)
2. Denatured Collagen Reference Standard (1x5ml, 1.0mg/ml)
3. Acid-Salt Wash Reagent (1x20ml)
4. Fragmentation Reagent (1x110ml)
5. Alkali Reagent (1x110ml)
6. 2ml screw-cap tubes for preparation of samples.
7. Assay kit manual
NB: Additional reagents may be required for sample preparation prior to assay. Consult manual or contact us for further details.
As collagens mature, they become increasingly crosslinked and insoluble – characteristics necessary for key biophysical role that collagen plays in living organisms. Biocolor’s Sircol™ INSOLUBLE Collagen Kit is a dye-binding assay designed for accurate quantification and measurement such collagens. It is ideal for analyzing crosslinked / insoluble collagens from sources such as tissues, bone, and calcified tissue.