Nerve Growth Factor Receptor (NGFR), also known as p75, P-75NTR or CD271, is a neurotrophin receptor belonging to the tumor necrosis factor receptor family. NGFR is expressed mainly in Schwann cells and neurons, as well as a number of other non-neuronal cell types, and functions during central and peripheral nervous system development to regulate neuronal growth, migration, differentiation, and cell death. Nerve Growth Factor Receptor is also expressed in melanocytes, melanomas, neuroblastomas, pheochromocytomas, neurofibromas, neurotized nevi (type C melanocytes), and other neural crest cell or tumor derivatives. It has been suggested that NGFR may act as a tumor suppressor indicated in prostate and urothelial cancer, and Anti-Nerve Growth Factor Receptor (NGFR) is often used in adjunct with S100, to aid in the diagnosis of desmoplastic and neurotrophic malignant melanomas. Anti-NGFR is also useful as an aid in the diagnosis of breast malignancy, as the antibody labels the myoepithelial cells of breast ducts and intralobular fibroblasts of breast ducts.
These kits provide a rapid method for the isolation and purification of total RNA and DNA sequentially from a single sample of cultured animal cells and tissues, blood, bacteria, yeast, or fungi. The lysate is passed over two columns: 1) a DNA column and 2) an RNA column. Total RNA of all sizes is purified, including microRNA. Both DNA and RNA are of the highest purity and yield.
These kits are ideal for researchers who are interested in studying the genome and transcriptome of a single sample, such as for studies of microRNA profiling, gene expression including gene silencing experiments or mRNA knockdowns, studies involving biomarker discovery, and for characterization of cultured cell lines. Norgen’s RNA/DNA Purification Kits are especially useful for researchers who are isolating macromolecules from precious, difficult to obtain or small samples such as biopsy materials or single foci from cell cultures, as they eliminate the need to fractionate the sample. Furthermore, analysis will be more reliable since the RNA and DNA are derived from the same sample, thereby eliminating inconsistent results. The purified macromolecules are of the highest purity and can be used in a number of different downstream applications
RNA/DNA Purification Kit (Spin Column)
Maximum column binding capacity of 50 μg for RNA and 20 μg for DNA.
RNA/DNA Purification Micro Kit (Micro)
The purified RNA and DNA fractions can be eluted in as little as 20 μL. Ideal for cell number inputs of 500,000 and as little as 5 cells. Maximum column binding capacity of 35 μg for RNA and 10 μg for DNA.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Maximum Column Binding Capacity | 50 μg for RNA 20 μg for DNA |
| Maximum Column Loading Volume | 650 μL |
| Size of RNA Purified | All sizes, including small RNA (< 200 nt) |
| Maximum Amount of Starting Material: Animal Cells Animal Tissues Blood Bacteria Yeast Fungi Plant Tissues | 5 x 106 cells 25 mg (for most tissues)** 200 μL 1 x 109 cells 1 x 108 cells 50 mg 50 mg |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 30 minutes |
| Average Yield*: HEK 293 Cells (1 x 106 cells) HEK 293 Cells (1 x 106 cells) Liver (15 mg) Liver (15 mg) | 10-15 μg RNA 2-4 μg DNA 30-35 μg RNA 4-6 μg DNA |
*Average Yield will vary depending upon a number of factors including species, growth conditions used, and development stage.
**Tissue inputs of up to 40 mg may be used, however for inputs greater than the recommended 25 mg, cross-contamination of the RNA and DNA fractions is possible.
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
Store Proteinase K at -20°C upon arrival. All other solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 1 year after the date of shipment.
| Component | Cat. 48700 (50 preps) | Cat. 50300 (50 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer SKP | 40 mL | 40 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 2 x 38 mL 1 x 18 mL | 2 x 38 mL 1 x 18 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL | 6 mL |
| Elution Buffer F | 15 mL | 6 mL |
| RNase-Free Water | 40 mL | 40 mL |
| Proteinase K | 2 x 12 mg | 2 x 12 mg |
| gDNA Purification Columns | 50 | – |
| gDNA Purification Micro Columns | – | 50 |
| RNA Purification Columns | 50 | – |
| RNA Purification Micro Columns | – | 50 |
| Collection Tubes | 100 | 100 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 100 | 100 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
Norgen’s Cell Culture Media Exosome Purification and RNA Isolation Kits constitute an all-in-one system for the purification of exosomes and the subsequent isolation of exosomal RNA from different cell culture media sample volumes. The purification is based on spin column chromatography that employs Norgen’s proprietary resin. The kit is 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 kits allow the user to elute into a flexible elution volume ranging from 50 µL to 100 µL. The RNA isolated from the purified exosomes is free from any protein-bound circulating RNA and is 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.
Cell Culture Media Exosome Purification and RNA Isolation Mini Kit
For sample input volumes ranging from 5 mL to 10 mL.
Cell Culture Media Exosome Purification and RNA Isolation Midi Kit
For sample input volumes ranging from 10 mL to 20 mL.
Cell Culture Media Exosome Purification and RNA Isolation Maxi Kit
For sample input volumes ranging from 20 mL to 35 mL.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Sample Type | Cell-Free Cell Culture Media |
| Sample Volume Range | 5 mL to 10 mL |
| Size of RNA Purified | All sizes, including miRNA and small RNA (<200 nt) |
| Elution Volume | 50-100 µL |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 35 to 40 minutes |
| Average Yields* | Variable depending on specimen |
* Please check page 4 of the product insert for Average Yields and 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 from the date of shipment. It is recommended to warm Lysis Buffer A for 20 minutes at 60°C if any salt precipitation is observed.
| Component | Cat. 60700 (50 preps) | Cat. 60800 (25 preps) | Cat. 60900 (15 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slurry E | 12.5 mL | 12.5 mL | 12.5 mL |
| ExoC Buffer | 1.5 mL | 1.5 mL | 1.5 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 Column | 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 |
