Description
The ExcelRT™ One-Step RT-qPCR kit (TaqMan, ROX) is designed for reverse transcription and quantitative real-time analysis of a specific target RNA by one-step reaction. The ExcelRT™ One-Step RT-qPCR kit (TaqMan, ROX), consisting of One-Step RT Enzyme Mix and 2X One-Step Master Mix, is a convenient kit designed for highly efficient cDNA synthesis and highly specific real-time PCR in a single tube. The One-Step RT Enzyme Mix contains a thermostable ExcelRT™ Reverse Transcriptase and a RNAok™ RNase inhibitor. Consequently, One-Step RT Enzyme Mix can reverse transcribe RNA to cDNA at a wide temperature range from 42 to 60°C and active against RNase A, RNase B and RNase C. By containing specialized hot-start Taq DNA polymerase, which greatly reduce primer-dimer formation and can be activated within 2 minutes, the 2X One-Step Master Mix features high specificity and is suitable for fast cycle program. This master mix includes ROX reference dye for normalization of each RT-qPCR assay.
Features
Storage
Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (stable within 30 freeze-thaw cycles)
Protect from light
-20°C for 12 months
The ExcelRT™ One-Step RT-qPCR kit (TaqMan, ROX) is designed for reverse transcription and quantitative real-time analysis of a specific target RNA by one-step reaction. The ExcelRT™ One-Step RT-qPCR kit (TaqMan, ROX), consisting of One-Step RT Enzyme Mix and 2X One-Step Master Mix, is a convenient kit designed for highly efficient cDNA synthesis and highly specific real-time PCR in a single tube. The One-Step RT Enzyme Mix contains a thermostable ExcelRT™ Reverse Transcriptase and a RNAok™ RNase inhibitor. Consequently, One-Step RT Enzyme Mix can reverse transcribe RNA to cDNA at a wide temperature range from 42 to 60°C and active against RNase A, RNase B and RNase C. By containing specialized hot-start Taq DNA polymerase, which greatly reduce primer-dimer formation and can be activated within 2 minutes, the 2X One-Step Master Mix features high specificity and is suitable for fast cycle program. This master mix includes ROX reference dye for normalization of each RT-qPCR assay.
The Plasma/Serum Exosome Purification Kits provide a fast, reliable and convenient method to purify and enrich for intact exosomes from different plasma/serum sample volumes ranging from 50 µL to 10 mL. These kits also allow for the purification of intact extracellular vesicles (EVs) from different plasma/serum sample volumes, and these EVs are ready for any downstream application. The purification is based on Norgen’s proprietary resin.
These kits provide a clear advantage over other available methods since they do not require any special instrumentation, ultracentrifugation, precipitation reagents or any protease treatments. More importantly, the purified exosomes will not be contaminated with any other RNA-binding proteins that may contaminate your exosomal RNA, which is essential if studying exosomal transcripts.
NanoSight® Analysis
Exosomes enriched with Norgen’s Plasma/Serum Exosome Purification Kits can be analyzed using NanoSight® for assessing the approximate exosome size range and concentration
Exosomal RNA Analysis
To purify exosomes and isolate exosomal RNA, choose the Plasma/serum Exosome Purification and RNA isolation kits. The protocol is divided into 2 parts and an aliquot of purified exosomes can be taken for applications like NTA/TEM etc. before processing them for RNA isolation. Or you can use the Exosomal RNA Isolation Kit if you’ve already purified exosomes using a Norgen kit or another method. . Exosomal RNA isolation is based on Norgen’s proprietary resin without the need for phenol extractions or carrier RNA. This RNA is ideal for gene expression analysis using RT-qPCR, microarray, or NGS and for biomarker discovery.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Plasma/Serum Input (Cat. 57400) | 50 μL – 1 mL |
| Plasma/Serum Input (Cat. 57500) | 1 mL – 4 mL |
| Plasma/Serum Input (Cat. 57600) | 4 mL – 10 mL |
| Size of Exosomes Purified | 40 nm – 150 nm |
| Elution Volume | Variable depending on the plasma/serum input volume |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 15 – 30 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.
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. 57400 (50 preps) | Cat. 57500 (25 preps) | Cat. 57600 (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 |
| Mini Filter Spin Columns inserted into 2 mL tubes | 50 | 25 | 15 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Interested in the analysis of DNA or RNA modifications? Then this DNA polymerase could help to analyze such modifications. The m6A sensitive DNA polymerase exhibits increased misincorporation rates opposite m6A, while unmodified adenine is not affected. This prevents the loss of methylation information during reverse transcription and thus allows direct m6A sequencing. For further information refer to the original publication.
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The m6A sensitive DNA polymerase is supplied as a 5 µM solution containing glycerol and is supplied together with 10x reaction buffer.
The enzyme can also be used for real-time cycling, when adding a suitable dye.
Interested in the analysis of DNA or RNA modifications? Then this DNA polymerase could help to analyze such modifications. The m6A sensitive DNA polymerase exhibits increased misincorporation rates opposite m6A, while unmodified adenine is not affected. This prevents the loss of methylation information during reverse transcription and thus allows direct m6A sequencing. For further information refer to the original publication.