Mastitis is the single most costly disease of dairy cattle resulting in the reduction of milk yield and quality. The inflammation of the utter is mainly caused by bacteria, and Staphylococcus aureus is often considered the most common cause of contagious mastitis in dairy herds. S. aureus infection is estimated to be present in up to 90% of dairy farms and is responsible for 35% of the economic loss in the dairy industry (Lee et al., 2005). S. aureus is a facultatively anaerobic, Gram positive bacterium. The majority of S. aureus strains are catalase-positive and coagulasepositive, which forms the basis of traditional identification methodology.
Staphylococcus aureus TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions
Staphylococcus aureus TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.
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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. TM29350 (100 preps) | Cat. TM29310 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| S. aureus Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| S. aureus Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
This kit provides a rapid spin column method for the isolation and purification of genomic DNA from both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in milk samples. It can also be used to process challenging milk samples such as Mastitic milk for example. The kit is highly sensitive and can isolate DNA from a cell density of as little as 10 bacteria contained in 1 mL of milk. Genomic DNA is isolated in 45 minutes, free of inhibitors and ready for any number of downstream applications including PCR, qPCR and Southern Blot analysis, sequencing and more.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Maximum Milk Input | 1 mL |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 1 hour |
| DNA Yield* | 500 ng to 8 μg |
| Bacteria Species Processed | Gram positive and Gram negative |
| Minimum Detection Limit | 10 bacteria in 1 mL of milk |
*The range of the DNA yield will vary depending upon a number of factors including bacterial species and type of milk (fat content and %)
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. The Lysozyme should be stored at -20°C upon arrival, and the Resuspension Solution A should be stored at -20°C after addition of the lysozyme. The lyophilized Proteinase K should be stored at -20°C upon arrival and after reconstitution. This kit is stable for 1 year from the date of shipment.
| Component | Cat. 21550 (50 preps) |
|---|---|
| Resuspension Solution A | 6 mL |
| Buffer SK | 60 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 18 mL |
| Elution Buffer B | 15 mL |
| Proteinase K | 12 mg |
| Lysozyme (powder) | 120 mg |
| Spin Columns | 50 |
| Collection Tubes | 50 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 |
| Product Insert | 1 |
Campylobacter jejuni is a curved, rod-shaped and microaerophillic gram negative bacterium. It is one of the most common causal agents of gastroenteritis with diarrhea as the main symptom. While infection of C. jejuni is seldom life-threatening, it is considered one of the most common food-borne bacteria with over 2 million people infected per year in US alone. Infection of C. jejuni usually results from consumption of poorly prepared food including undercooked meat (particularly poultry), untreated water or raw unpasteurized milk. Traditional identification of C. jejuni involves culturing, however the microaerophilic characteristic of this bacterium make the enrichment process laborious and costly.
Campylobacter jejuni TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions
Campylobacter jejuni TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.
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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. TM36150 (100 preps) | Cat. TM36110 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| Campylobacter jejuni Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| Campylobacter jejuni Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |