Norgen’s Exosome Purification and RNA Isolation Kits constitute all-in-one systems for the purification of exosomes and the subsequent isolation of exosomal RNA from different urine 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. Moreover, the kit allows the user to elute into a flexible elution volume ranging from 50 µL to 100 µL. The purified RNA is free from any protein-bound circulating RNA and 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.
Urine Exosome Purification and RNA Isolation Mini Kit
For sample volumes ranging from 250 µL to 1 mL.
Urine Exosome Purification and RNA Isolation Midi Kit
For sample volumes ranging from 2 mL to 10 mL.
Urine Exosome Purification and RNA Isolation Maxi Kit
For sample volumes ranging from 11 mL to 30 mL.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Minimum Urine Input | 2 mL |
| Maximum Urine 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 buffers 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
Urine samples stored at -70°C, -20°C or at 4°C will develop some precipitation due to the aggregation of some of the highly abundant proteins in urine. Eliminating these precipitates using centrifugation or filtration may cause the loss of exosomes. Furthermore, these precipitates may affect the quality of the purified nucleic acid. We recommend the use of Norgen’s Urine Preservative when collecting urine samples, which is designed for the preservation of nucleic acids and proteins in fresh urine samples at ambient temperatures. The components of the Urine Preservative allow samples to be stored for over 2 years at room temperature with no detected degradation of urine DNA, RNA or proteins. Norgen’s Urine Preservative is available as a liquid format in Norgen’s Urine Preservative Single Dose Ampules, as well as in a dried format in Norgen’s Urine Collection and Preservation Tubes.
| Component | Cat. 58400 (50 preps) | Cat. 58700 (25 preps) | Cat. 58800 (15 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slurry E | 12.5 mL | 12.5 mL | 12.5 mL |
| ExoC Buffer | 8 mL | 30 mL | 50 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 | 18 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 |
Attogene’s Microcystin Test Kit (Rapid – Lab) can be used to detect microcystins in liquid samples.
The most frequently reported cyanobacterial toxins are the hepatotoxic microcystins (MCs). MCs are peptides with a molecular weight ranging from 900 to 1,100 Da. They consist of seven amino acids of which the two terminal amino acids of the linear peptide are condensed to form a cyclic compound.
A tiered notification system which takes different actions based on different numeric thresholds for microcytin-LR concentrations in recreational waters has been developed. This is guidance that allows states to take various actions—such as posting information about harmful algal blooms (HABs), issuing a recreational public health advisory, or temporarily closing recreational waters through a no contact advisory—depending on the severity of the bloom event.
Microcystin-LR
Informational sign postings about HABs at recreational waters: < 6 μg/L
Recreational public health advisory: 6 μg/L
Elevated recreational public health advisory (e.g. no contact): 20 μg/L
Screening of Algae Toxins Microcystins and Nodularins
Format: 10 tests (5 tests/5 control)
Not provided: Water Sample Bottles
Run Time: 10 Minutes
The PCR Decontamination Kit can remove contaminating DNA in PCR master mixes, without reduction of PCR sensitivity.
Decontamination of master mixes without reduction of sensitivity has always been a challenge. Especially when minor amounts of DNA are targeted, contaminating DNA is a major problem. Any loss of sensitivity in the qPCR assay caused by the decontamination protocol is unacceptable.
In Figure 1, it is demonstrated that the PCR decontamination kit can remove contaminating DNA from a qPCR mix to non-detectable levels (flat NTC), without affecting the sensitivity of the qPCR.
The PCR Decontamination Kit can remove contaminating DNA in PCR master mixes, without reduction of PCR sensitivity.