Norgen’s Plasma/Serum Exosome and RNA Isolation Kits constitute all-in-one systems for the purification of exosomes and the sequential isolation of exosomal RNA from different plasma/serum sample volumes. The purification is based on spin column chromatography that employs Norgen’s proprietary resin. These kits are designed to isolate all sizes of RNA, including microRNA, irrespective of size or GC content, without bias. These kits provide a clear advantage over other available kits in that they do not require any special instrumentation, protein precipitation reagents, extension tubes, phenol/chloroform or protease treatments. The RNA isolated from the purified exosomes is free from any protein-bound circulating RNA and is of the highest integrity. The purified RNA can be used in a number of downstream applications including real time PCR, reverse transcription PCR, Northern blotting, RNase protection and primer extension, and expression array assays.
Norgen’s Plasma/Serum Exosome and RNA Isolation Mini Kit
For sample volumes ranging from 50 µL to 1 mL. This kit allows the user to elute into a flexible elution volume ranging from 50 µL to 100 µL.
Norgen’s Plasma/Serum Exosome and RNA Isolation Midi Kit
For sample volumes ranging from 1 mL to 4 mL. This kit allows the user to elute into a flexible elution volume ranging from 50 µL to 100 µL.
Norgen’s Plasma/Serum Exosome and RNA Isolation Maxi Kit
For sample volumes ranging from 4 mL to 10 mL. This kit allows the user to elute into a flexible elution volume ranging from 50 µL to 100 µL.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Minimum Plasma/Serum Input | 4 mL |
| Maximum Plasma/Serum Input | 10 mL |
| Size of Exosomes Purified | 40 nm – 150 nm |
| Size of RNA Purified | All sizes, including miRNA and small RNA (< 200 nt) |
| Elution Volume | 50-100 μL |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 35 – 40 minutes |
| Average Yields* | Variable depending on specimen |
*Please check page 4 of the product insert for the average yields and the common RNA quantification methods
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. It is recommended to warm Lysis Buffer A for 20 minutes at 60°C if any salt precipitation is observed.
Important Note
This kit is suitable for the purification of exosomes from fresh or frozen serum or plasma prepared from blood collected on either EDTA or Citrate. Plasma samples prepared from blood collected on heparin should not be used as heparin can significantly interfere with many downstream applications such as RT-PCR.
| Component | Cat. 58300 (50 preps) | Cat. 58500 (25 preps) | Cat. 58600 (15 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slurry E | 12.5 mL | 12.5 mL | 12.5 mL |
| ExoC Buffer | 8 mL | 8 mL | 2 x 8 mL |
| ExoR Buffer | 12 mL | 12 mL | 12 mL |
| Lysis Buffer A | 20 mL | 20 mL | 20 mL |
| Lysis Additive B | 2 mL | 2 mL | 2 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 38 mL | 18 mL | 18 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL | 6 mL | 6 mL |
| Mini Filter Spin Columns | 50 | 25 | 15 |
| Mini Spin Columns | 50 | 25 | 15 |
| Collection Tubes | 50 | 25 | 15 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 100 | 50 | 30 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 |
For scaling up and fully automating end-to-end NGS library prep
With the Flex NGS Workstation, you can automate your NGS workflow at the scale you need to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and save hands-on time. The Flex enables you to automate your library prep and pre-sequencing workflows using any leading reagent system on the market, including fragmentation and tagmentation protocols.
Optional add-ons can be purchased at a 10% discount when ordered with the Flex NGS Workstation*
For scaling up and fully automating end-to-end NGS library prep
With the Flex NGS Workstation, you can automate your NGS workflow at the scale you need to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and save hands-on time. The Flex enables you to automate your library prep and pre-sequencing workflows using any leading reagent system on the market, including fragmentation and tagmentation protocols.
Optional add-ons can be purchased at a 10% discount when ordered with the Flex NGS Workstation*
12 x 8 strips (96 tests)
Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.
Name of Product
Taenia solium – IgG ELISA
Catalog Number
AF 9700
Short Info
Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.
This product is manufactured by Bordier Affinity Products in Switzerland and distributed in Germany exclusively by Milenia Biotec.
Method/Platform
ELISA in microplate format
Range/Assay Sensivity
98% sensitivity, 98% specificity
Test Principle
The kit provides all the material needed to perform 96 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) on breakable microtitration wells sensitized with Taenia solium cyst soluble antigens. Specific antibodies in the sample will bind to these antigens and washing will remove unspecific antibodies. The presence of parasite specific antibodies is detected with a Protein A – alkaline phosphatase conjugate. A second washing step will remove unbound conjugate. Revealing bound antibodies is made by the addition of pNPP substrate which turns yellow in the presence of alkaline phosphatase. Color intensity is proportional to the amount of Taenia solium specific antibodies in the sample. Potassium phosphate is added to stop the reaction. Absorbance at 405 nm is read using an ELISA microplate reader. The test can be performed with automatic systems, but this must be validated by the user.
Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.