Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) is a gammaretrovirus. The virus was first described in 2006 and has since been isolated from human biological samples. XMRV belongs to the family Retroviridae and the genus gammaretrovirus. It has a single-stranded RNA genome that replicates through a DNA intermediate. The virus gets its name due to its close relationship with the murine leukemia viruses (MuLVs). The viral genome is approximately 8100 nucleotides in length and is 95% identical with several endogenous retroviruses of mice. While gammaretroviruses have well-characterized oncogenic effects in animals, they have not been shown to cause human cancers. However, XMRV was recently discovered in human prostate cancers and is the first gammaretrovirus known to infect humans. In addition to prostate cancer, a possible association with chronic fatigue syndrome has been reported, however it has yet to be established whether XMRV is a cause of this disease.
The causal role of XMRV in cancer has yet to be established and the virus does not appear to be capable of transforming cells directly. In prostate cancer, XMRV protein has been found in tumour-associated but nonmalignant stromal cells, but not in the actual prostate cancer cells. This raises the possibility that the virus may support tumorigenesis. In other studies, XMRV proteins and nucleic acids were found in malignant cells.
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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. TM34750 (100 preps) | Cat. TM34710 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| XMRV Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| XMRV Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
Propargyl-PEG9-bromide consists of a propargyl group and a bromide group. The propargyl group reacts with azide compounds in copper catalyzed Click Chemistry reactions. The bromide (Br)can be used as a leaving group for nucleophilic substitution reactions. The 9-unit PEG spacer improves the hydrophilicity of the molecule. Reagent grade, for research purpose. Please contact us for GMP-grade inquiries.
Propargyl-PEG9-bromide consists of a propargyl group and a bromide group. The propargyl group reacts with azide compounds in copper catalyzed Click Chemistry reactions. The bromide (Br)can be used as a leaving group for nucleophilic substitution reactions. The 9-unit PEG spacer improves the hydrophilicity of the molecule. Reagent grade, for research purpose. Please contact us for GMP-grade inquiries.
Norgen’s EXTRAClean Urine Cell-Free Circulating RNA Purification Kits provide a fast, reliable, reproducible, and simple procedure for isolating circulating RNA and exosomal RNA from various urine inputs ranging from 250 μL and up to 30 mL. The purified RNA is of the highest integrity, and can be used in a number of downstream applications including real-time PCR, reverse transcription PCR, Northern blotting, RNase protection and primer extensions, and expression array assays.
EXTRAClean Cell-Free Circulating RNA Purification Mini Kit:
For sample volumes ranging from 250 μL to 2 mL
EXTRAClean Cell-Free Circulating RNA Purification Midi Kit:
For sample volumes ranging from 2mL to 10mL. The first column will handle the large volume input of urine that is followed by a concentration on a mini column for a final elution of 50 μL to 100 μL
EXTRAClean Cell-Free Circulating RNA Purification Maxi Kit:
For sample volumes ranging from 10 mL to 30 mL. The first column will handle the large volume input of urine that is followed by a concentration on a mini column for a final elution of 50 μL to 100 μL.
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| Kit Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sample Type | Fresh or frozen urine |
| Sample Volume Range | 250 μL to 2mL |
| Minimum Elution Volume | 50 μL |
| Maximum Elution Volume | 100 μL |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 25–30 minutes |
| Size of RNA Purified | All sizes, including miRNA and small RNA (< 200 nt) |
| Average Yields ¥ | Variable depending on specimen |
¥Please check page 5 of protocol for average urine yields and common RNA quantification methods.
All buffers should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. These kits are stable for 2 years after the date of shipment. It is recommended to warm Lysis Buffer A for 20 minutes at 60°C if any salt precipitation is observed.
| Component | Mini (Cat. 72900) | Midi (Cat. 72910) | Maxi (Cat. 72920) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binding Solution K | 25 mL | 75 mL | 1 x 75 mL 1 x 25 mL |
| Lysis Buffer A | 30 mL | 20 mL | 20 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 18 mL | 18 mL | 18 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL | 6 mL | 6 mL |
| Collection Tubes | 50 | 20 | 10 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 | 20 | 10 |
| EXTRAClean Mini Spin Columns | 50 | 20 | 10 |
| EXTRAClean Midi Spin Columns | – | 20 | – |
| EXTRAClean Maxi Spin Columns | – | – | 10 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 |