AZtaq™ DNA Polymerase is a high-quality DNA polymerase, originating form Thermus aquaticus. Being highly thermostable, AZtaq is ideal for use in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) applications.
The enzyme catalyses the synthesis of a complementary DNA strand using a primed DNA or cDNA strand as template. It possesses 5’-3’ exonuclease activity while lacking 3’-5’ proofreading activity.
AZtaq is compatible with the use of dUTP, enabling highly efficient removal of carry-over contamination with Cod UNG.
Quality Control
ArcticZymes is dedicated to the quality of our products. AZtaq is manufactured at our ISO 13485 certified facility in Norway.
AZtaq™ DNA Polymerase is a high-quality DNA polymerase, originating form Thermus aquaticus. Being highly thermostable, AZtaq is ideal for use in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) applications.
Norgen’s Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System is designed for collection, ambient storage and transport of DNA from samples collected using a swab, including nasal, buccal, saliva, fecal, skin, surfaces, etc. The Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System contains Norgen’s Swab Preservative in a liquid format. The user simply collects the specimen using the provided swab, and then transfers the swab into the Swab Preservative. The Swab Preservative prevents the growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and also inactivates viruses allowing the resulting non-infectious samples to be handled and shipped safely. In addition, the Swab Preservative eliminates the need to immediately process or freeze samples and allows the samples to be shipped to centralized testing facilities at ambient temperatures. The components of the Swab Preservative allow DNA samples to be stored at room temperature for over 2 years.
DNA Isolation from Preservative
Swab samples collected and preserved using Norgen’s Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System are compatible with most DNA isolation methods. Samples stored in the tubes have been used successfully with most of Norgen Biotek’s DNA isolation kits and reagents. An optimized isolation procedure is available as part of Norgen’s Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit (Cat. 64100).
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Volume of Preservative | 1.2 mL |
| Preservation Temperature | Room Temperature |
| Preservation time | 2 years at room temperature |
Shelf Life and Handling
When stored at room temperature, unused Norgen Swab Preservative Tubes are stable through to the collect-before date without any reduction in performance. Please see the device insert or tube label for collect-before date.
| Kit Components | Cat. 45690 (50 units) |
|---|---|
| Swab Collection and DNA Preservation Kit | 50 |
| Individually Wrapped Swabs | 50 |
| Product Insert | 1 |
These kits are designed to clean-up and concentrate RNA (including miRNA) from TRIzol® and TRI Reagent®, enzymatic reactions, in vitro transcription, labelling reactions, etc. These are robust kits for all clean-up and concentration purposes for up to 35 µg of RNA in solution. The purified RNA is of the highest purity and integrity, and can be used in a number of downstream applications. These kits purify all sizes of RNA, from large mRNA and ribosomal RNA down to miRNA, siRNA and lncRNA.
Norgen’s RNA Clean-Up and Concentration Kit provides a rapid method for the purification, cleanup and concentration of up to 35 μg of RNA isolated using different methods including phenol/guanidine-based protocols, and from various upstream enzymatic reactions such as DNase treatment and labeling. The kit elutes RNA in 20 µL. Complete 10 purifications in 20 minutes.
Norgen’s RNA Clean-Up and Concentration 96-Well Kit provides a rapid method for the purification, cleanup and concentration of up to 50 μg of RNA isolated using different methods including phenol/guanidine-based protocols, and from various upstream enzymatic reactions such as DNase treatment and labeling. The kit elutes RNA in 75 µL. Complete 10 purifications in 30 minutes.
Norgen’s RNA Clean-Up and Concentration Micro-Elution Kit provides a rapid method for the purification, cleanup and concentration of up to 10 μg of RNA isolated using different methods including phenol/guanidine-based protocols, and from various upstream enzymatic reactions such as DNase treatment, labeling and in vitro transcription. This kit is made for eluting RNA in smaller volumes of 8 µL for all types of downstream applications, for the highest concentration of RNA sample. Complete 10 purifications in 20 minutes.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Maximum Column Binding Capacity | 10 μg |
| Size of RNA Purified | All sizes, including small RNA (<200 nt) |
| Maximum Amount of Starting Material | 10 μg of RNA |
| Minimum Elution Volume | 8 μL |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 20 minutes |
| Average Recovery | ≥ 90% |
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. 23600 (50 preps) | Cat. 43200 (100 preps) | Cat. 25100 (192 preps) | Cat. 61000 (50 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer RL | 40 mL | 2 x 40 mL | 2 x 40 mL | 40 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 38 mL | 2 x 38 mL | 2 x 38 mL | 38 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL | 2 x 6 mL | 2 x 20 mL | 6 mL |
| Column Activation Solution | – | – | – | 30 mL |
| Micro Spin Columns | 50 | 100 | – | – |
| Micro-Elute RNA Spin Columns | – | – | – | 50 |
| 96-Well Plate | – | – | 2 | – |
| Adhesive Tape | – | – | 4 | – |
| Collection Tubes | 50 | 100 | – | 50 |
| 96-Well Collection Plate | – | – | 2 | – |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 | 100 | – | 50 |
| 96-Well Elution Plate | – | – | 2 | – |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |