RAA uses a novel RNA substrate tagged with a fluorescent reporter molecule (fluor) on one end and a quencher on the other. In the absence of RNases, the physical proximity of the quencher dampens fluorescence from the fluor to extremely low levels. When RNases are present, however, the RNA substrate is cleaved, and the fluor and quencher are spatially separated in solution. This causes the fluor to emit a bright green signal when excited by light of the appropriate wavelength. Fluorescence can be readily detected with a fluorometer. Since the fluorescence of the RAA Substrate increases over time when RNase activity is present, results monitored with a fluorometer can be evaluated kinetically. The sequence of the RAA Substrate has been carefully optimized to detect several RNases, including RNase A, RNase T1, RNase I, micrococcal nuclease, S1 nuclease, mung bean nuclease, and Benzonase.
RNase activity in a convenient and sensitive fluorimetric assay that delivers results in real time. Great for Quality Testing for RNase contamination of materials and supplies.
Brucella abortus is an intracellular, blood-borne parasite. It is a Gram-negative coccobacillus that causes an infectious and contagious disease called Brucellosis. The disease primarily affects cattle but it can also be transmitted to humans from infected animals and consuming their products. The disease can lead to great economic loss especially in the dairy and agricultural industry. The Brucella abortus genome contains two DNA chromosomes in a circular confirmation; the first chromosome is approximately 2.1 Mb and the second chromosome is approximately 1.2Mb. Unusually it does not contain any plasmids or genomic islands that relate to pathogenicity and lacks many other genes that code for common virulence factors including capsules, fimbriae, exotoxins, cytolysins, resistance forms, or antigenic variation. The most common mode of transmission to humans is through the ingestion of unpasteurized milk and cheese products as the bacteria are present in the milk glands of infected female cows. In cattle transmission can also be through ingestion but in addition, the bacteria can persist in the reproductive tracts of males, namely seminal vesicles, ampullae, testicles, and epididymides, allowing sexual transmission. In humans the bacteria enter macrophages by phagocytosis and then live in compartments of vacuolar space along the endoplasmic reticulum. They persist by inhibiting host apoptosis and go onto form chronic disease causing lesions in the liver, spleen, bone marrow and kidneys. In cattle the bacteria additionally infect the trophoblast epithelial cells, which provide nutrition to the embryo. The trophoblast cells eventually lyse, releasing further bacteria into the blood stream of the embryo. The B. abortus cells in the blood stream go on to colonize the placenta and fetus in pregnant female cows, resulting in abortion of the fetus. Abortion can also result from insufficient anti-Brucella activity in the amniotic fluid. In humans, the disease can be either acute or chronic and some of the symptoms include fluctuating fever, chills, sweating, headache, muscle pain and weight loss. Once a person becomes infected they are prescribed a combination of tetracycline and streptomycin for 3-6 weeks. In cattle, additional symptoms include arthritic joints and retained after-birth.
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
LyoBeads are ready-to-use, freeze-dried master mixes in shape of a small ball or spheres.
Standard LyoBeads contain DNA polymerase(s), reaction buffer and dNTPs. LyoBeads can also contain Primer & Probes when produced customized. They are rehydrated within seconds in any aqueous solutions, which makes reaction setup very simple. Only a biological sample has to be added.
Storage: LyoBeads are shipped and stored simply at room-temperature. This provides a more cost efficient and ecological distribution compared to other master mixes.
LyoBeads can be pre-dispensed in PCR-strips, PCR-plates, cartridges etc.
All necessary components for PCR are already included in one LyoBead: an engineered DNA polymerase, an optimized reaction buffer and ultrapure dNTPs. Only primers and probes need to be added. A hot-start formulation of the included DNA polymerase prevents false amplification during the reaction set-up.
For research use and further manufacturing.
In case you are aiming to use our RUO products as components or for your development of e.g. an IVD medical device, please contact us.
LyoBeads are ready-to-use, freeze-dried master mixes in shape of a small ball or spheres.
Standard LyoBeads contain DNA polymerase(s), reaction buffer and dNTPs. LyoBeads can also contain Primer & Probes when produced customized. They are rehydrated within seconds in any aqueous solutions, which makes reaction setup very simple. Only a biological sample has to be added.