Description

African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) is a widespread disease which infects members of the pig family(Suidae). Anumberoftick species are believed to be the vector for the disease,as well as being transmitted by raw pork and pig excrement [1]. After firstly being identified in Kenya in 1921, ASFV became endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, with regular outbreaks being reported across Europe, Asia and South America throughout the century [2]. More recently the virus was introduced in Georgia and spread throughout the region, as well as mass outbreaks occurring in China in 2018 [3].
ASFVistheonlymemberoftheAsfaridaefamily.ItisalargeenvelopeddoublestrandedDNA virus of icosahedral morphology with an average diameter of 200nm and isolates contain genomes between 170-190Kbp encoding for up to 167 open reading frames [2]. The morphology of ASFV consist of several concentric domains. An inner core contains the nucleoid coated with a thick protein layered core shell, which is surrounded by an inner lipid envelope , all of which is encompassed by the capsid [2]. ASFV begins its replication cycle in the nucleus of infected cells before moving to the cytoplasm where the majority of the replication takes place [2]. Gene transcription is highly regulated, with distinct classes of mRNA identified to accumulate at early, intermediate and late transcripts of the virus [2]. The disease induces acute haemorrhagic disease within its hosts, causing high fevers and skin haemorrhages, with death often occurring within ten days of clinical symptoms appearing [4].

References: 1: The Centre for Food Security and Public Health (2015), African Swine Fever. 2: Galindo, I. and Alonso, C., 2017. African swine fever virus: a review. Viruses, 9(5), p.103. 3: Zhou, X., Li, N., Luo, Y., Liu, Y., Miao, F., Chen, T., Zhang, S., Cao, P., Li, X., Tian, K. and Qiu, H.J., 2018. Emergence of African swine fever in China, 2018. Transboundary and emerging diseases, 65(6), pp.1482-1484. 4: Gallardo, C., Ademun, A.R., Nieto, R., Nantima, N., Arias, M., Martín, E., Pelayo, V. and Bishop, R.P., 2011. Genotyping of African swine fever virus (ASFV) isolates associated with disease outbreaks in Uganda in 2007. African Journal of biotechnology, 10(17), pp.3488-3497.

Exceptional value for money
Rapid detection of all clinically relevant subtypes
Positive copy number standard curve for quantification
Highly specific detection profile
High priming efficiency
Broad dynamic detection range (>6 logs)
Sensitive to < 100 copies of target Accurate controls to confirm findings

Introduction

This product provides fast and easy methods for purification of total DNA for reliable PCR and southern blotting. Total DNA(e.g., genomic, viral, mitochondrial) can be purified from whole blood, plasma, serum, buffy coat, bone marrow, other body fluids, lymphocytes, cultured cells.

Relevant reagents were pre-packed in 96-well plates in accordance with the optimal protocol.

Details

Specifications

Principle

This product is based on the purification method of high binding magnetic particles. The sample is lysed and digested under the action of lysate and Protease. DNA is released into the lysate. After adding magnetic particles and binding solution, DNA will be adsorbed on the surface of magnetic particles, and impurities such as proteins will be removed without adsorption. The adsorbed particles were washed with washing solution to remove proteins and impurities, washed with ethanol to remove salts, and finally DNA was eluted by Elution Buffer.

Advantages

• High binding force – suitable for handling DNA rich samples, such as whole blood, buffy coat, concentrated blood, etc.
• Fast – polydisperse magnetic beads, fast magnetic response and short extraction time
• High purity – the obtained DNA can be directly used for second-generation sequencing, PCR based detection, gene bank, etc.
• Automatic – saving time andlabor and safer

Kit Contents

Storage and Stability

Proteinase K, MagPure Particles should be stored at 2-8°C upon arrival. However, short-term storage(up to 24 weeks) at room temperature (15-25°C) does not affect their performance. The remaining kit components can be stored dry at room temperature (15-25°C) and are stable for at least 18 months under these conditions.The entire kit can be stored at 2-8°C, but in this case buffers should be redissolved before use. Make sure that all buffers are at room temperature when used.

This product provides fast and easy methods for purification of total DNA for reliable PCR and southern blotting. Total DNA(e.g., genomic, viral, mitochondrial) can be purified from whole blood, plasma, serum, buffy coat, bone marrow, other body fluids, lymphocytes, cultured cells.

Relevant reagents were pre-packed in 96-well plates in accordance with the optimal protocol.