12 x 8 strips (96 tests)

Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.

Name of Product

Taenia solium – IgG ELISA

Catalog Number

AF 9700

Short Info

Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.

This product is manufactured by Bordier Affinity Products in Switzerland and distributed in Germany exclusively by Milenia Biotec.

Method/Platform

ELISA in microplate format

Range/Assay Sensivity

98% sensitivity, 98% specificity

Test Principle

The kit provides all the material needed to perform 96 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) on breakable microtitration wells sensitized with Taenia solium cyst soluble antigens. Specific antibodies in the sample will bind to these antigens and washing will remove unspecific antibodies. The presence of parasite specific antibodies is detected with a Protein A – alkaline phosphatase conjugate. A second washing step will remove unbound conjugate. Revealing bound antibodies is made by the addition of pNPP substrate which turns yellow in the presence of alkaline phosphatase. Color intensity is proportional to the amount of Taenia solium specific antibodies in the sample. Potassium phosphate is added to stop the reaction. Absorbance at 405 nm is read using an ELISA microplate reader. The test can be performed with automatic systems, but this must be validated by the user.

Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.

Introduction

This product provides high quality purification of total DNA from whole blood, plasma, serum, buffy coat, or other body fluids, lymphocytes and cultured cells. There is no need to use toxic phenol chloroform extraction or time-consuming alcohol precipitation. The extraction process finish in 60 minutes. Purified DNA includes genomic DNA, mitochondrial DNA, viral DNA (e.g. HBV), or DNA from other parasitic microorganisms. The obtained DNA can be directly used in PCR, viral DNA detection and other experiments.

This kit can use on manual protocol or 96 channel automated extraction system.

Details

Specifications

Features	Specifications
Main Functions	Isolation total DNA from 200μl whole blood
Applications	PCR, southern bolt and virus detection, etc
Purification technology	Magnetic beads technology
Process method	Manual or automatic
Sample type	Anticoagulant blood, concentrated blood, buffy coat, lymphocytes and cultured cells
Sample amount	200μl
Elution volume	≥50μl
Time per run	≤60 minutes

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 and labor and safer

Kit Contents

Contents	D631101	D631102	D631103
Purification Times	48	96	480
MagPure Particles	1.2 ml	2.5 ml	11 ml
Proteinase K	24 mg	50 mg	220 mg
Protease Dissolve Buffer	1.8 ml	5 ml	15 ml
Buffer AL	15 ml	30 ml	120 ml
Buffer GW1*	22 ml	53 ml	220 ml
Elution Buffer	15 ml	30 ml	100 ml

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 high quality purification of total DNA from whole blood, plasma, serum, buffy coat, or other body fluids, lymphocytes and cultured cells. There is no need to use toxic phenol chloroform extraction or time-consuming alcohol precipitation. The extraction process finish in 60 minutes. Purified DNA includes genomic DNA, mitochondrial DNA, viral DNA (e.g. HBV), or DNA from other parasitic microorganisms. The obtained DNA can be directly used in PCR, viral DNA detection and other experiments.

This kit can use on manual protocol or 96 channel automated extraction system.

About

An enhanced PCR master mix for allele-specific assays. Improved signal to noise ratio and tight clustering. Developed specifically for genotyping direct from crude DNA samples.

PACE 2.0 Genotyping Master Mix ensures an unrivalled signal-to-noise ratio and produces tight data clusters, even when working with high-throughput, crude DNA preps, resulting in consistently exceptional performance. Efficiently streamline your workflow and reduce costs without compromising the quality of your results.

PACE 2.0 Genotyping Master Mix is an ideal solution for challenging starting material. PACE 2.0 has been specially formulated to overcome the obstacles presented by common PCR inhibitor compounds, such as phenols and tannins. Even notoriously tricky samples like oil palm and conifers can still be assayed using hot shot or other crude DNA prep methods and deliver reliable and accurate data.

PACE 2.0 Genotyping Master Mix uses a novel, universal, fluorescent reporting cassette to produce machine-readable fluorescent signals corresponding to genotypes. PACE 2.0 compatible genotyping assays are comprised of two competitive allele-specific forward primers (which differ in their terminal 3’ bases and unique 5’ tail sequences) and a common, reverse primer. PACE 2.0 Genotyping Master Mix is supplied with ROX normalising dye at a range of levels to ensure compatibility with your qPCR instrument or reader.

Genotyping assay designs are available from 3CR Bioscience through our free assay-design service; once designed, users can purchase assay primers independently or through 3CR Bioscience using our partial or full-assay validation service. PACE 2.0 Genotyping Master Mix is also compatible with KASP™ and Amplifluor® marker assays.

REQUIRED COMPONENTS

• qPCR machine or Thermocycler + Fluorescent plate reader
• PCR plate or equivalent and appropriate optically clear seal
• Template DNA
• PCR-grade water
• Genotyping assays