Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a pathogenic bacterial species belonging to the genus Mycobacterium, and is the causative agent of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is a multifaceted disease and challenging public health problem in both industrialized and developing countries. According to the WHO, 8.8 million active cases of TB are diagnosed each year and of these, almost 2 million die. Once thought to be under control or even close to extinction, TB infection levels are rising and the threat is compounded by new, virulent and drug-resistant strains. Although most cases occur in the developing world (22 countries accounting for 80% of all global cases), increasing population mobility combined with facility of transmission means that no country is immune from the resurgence of TB. TB control programs are currently facing a number of constraints. Worldwide, fewer than 25% of all tuberculosis cases are detected. Of utmost concern is the absence of a timely and accurate test for the diagnosis of mycobacterial disease. Early diagnosis is crucial for the prevention of further spread of the disease.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions
Mycobacterium tuberculosis TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
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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. 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. TM42150 (100 preps) | Cat. TM42110 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| M. tuberculosis Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| M. tuberculosis Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
Norgen’s FBS Exosome Depletion Kits provides a quick and easy protocol for the depletion of bovine exosomes from FBS prior to using it as a growth supplement in your culture medium. The FBS recovered from the depletion process is exosome-depleted and does not contain any quantifiable bovine miRNAs. Moreover, the exosome-depleted FBS will support the growth of your cells of interest similar to the non-depleted FBS. Norgen’s kits allow for the processing of different FBS volumes. The depletion is based on Norgen’s proprietary resin. These kits provide a clear advantage over other available kits in that they do not require ultracentrifugation, any special instrumentation, precipitation reagents or any protease treatments. More importantly, the depletion process is an inexpensive method for exosome depletion from FBS, as compared to the expensive current ready-to-use exosome-depleted media available on the market.
Background
Most culture medium used for the growth and propagation of cells in culture require the addition of fetal bovine serum (FBS) as a growth supplement to media. FBS is obtained from bovine (cow) serum, and therefore contains large quantities of bovine exosome vesicles. These exosomes may interfere with some types of studies, or may lead to unreliable results when studying the exosomes shed from your cells of interest in normal culture conditions. Therefore, the use of exosome-depleted FBS is highly recommended for many types of studies.
FBS Exosome Depletion Kit (Slurry Format)
For FBS volumes ranging from 140 mL to 280 mL.
FBS Exosome Depletion Kit (Column Format)
For FBS volumes ranging from 120 mL to 240 mL.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Sample Type | Fetal Bovine Serum |
| Sample Volume Range | Up to 140 mL (FBS Exosome Depletion Kit I (Slurry Format) Up to 280 mL (FBS Exosome Depletion Kit II (Slurry Format) |
| Depletion | Deplete exosome-sized vesicle |
| Bovine miRNA | No detectable bovine miRNA |
| Time to Complete 6 Purifications | 40 minutes |
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All buffers should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 2 years after the date of shipment.
| Component | Cat. 61100 (6 preps) | Cat. 61400 (12 preps) | Cat. 61200 (6 preps) | Cat. 61300 (12 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExoC Buffer | 2 x 1.5 mL | 8 mL | 2 x 1.5 mL | 8 mL |
| Slurry E | 12.5 mL | 2 x 12.5 mL | – | – |
| Maxi Spin Column | – | – | 6 | 12 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Norgen’s Urine microRNA Purification Kit provides a rapid method for the isolation and purification of small RNA molecules (All sizes, including < 200 nt) from urine samples. These small RNAs include regulatory RNA molecules such as microRNA (miRNA) as well as tRNA and 5S rRNA. Small RNA molecules are often studied due to their ability to regulate gene expression. Typically miRNAs are 20-25 nucleotides long and regulate gene expression by binding to mRNA molecules and affecting their stability or translation. Several recent studies have shown that miRNA regulates cell growth and apoptosis. Furthermore, clinical and experimental analyses suggested that miRNAs may function as a novel class of oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes. MicroRNA expression profiles of different tumor types, relative to their normal tissues, have recently been shown to provide phenotypic signatures for particular cancer types. Unique patterns of aberrant miRNA expression may serve as molecular biomarkers for tumor diagnosis, prognosis of disease-specific outcomes, and prediction of therapeutic responses.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Volume of Urine Processed | 0.5 – 1 mL |
| Size of RNA Purified | All sizes, including < 200 nt |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | < 30 minutes |
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 2 years after the date of shipment.
| Component | Cat. 29000 (25 preps) |
|---|---|
| Lysis Buffer A | 2 x 20 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 18 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL |
| Mini Spin Columns | 25 |
| Collection Tubes | 25 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 25 |
| Product Insert | 1 |