Introduction

HiPure Insect DNA Kits provides a simple and rapid solution for total DNA extraction of insect tissue samples. This kit is based on silica gel column purification technology without toxic phenol chloroform extraction and time-consuming alcohol precipitation. The whole extraction process only takes 30 minutes. HiPure Insect DNA Kit can process tissue samples less than 10mg at a time. Hipure Insect DNA 96 kit can process 96 insect tissue samples at a high throughput. The obtained DNA can be directly used in PCR, Southern blot, viral DNA detection and other experiments.

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Specifications

Features	Specifications
Main Functions	Isolation total DNA from <10 mg insect tissue
Applications	PCR, southern bolt and virus detection, etc
Purification method	Midi spin column
Purification technology	Silica technology
Process method	Manual (centrifugation or vacuum)
Sample type	Insect tissue samples
Sample amount	<10 mg
Elution volume	≥15μl
Time per run	≤30 minutes
Liquid carrying volume per column	800μl
Binding yield of column	100μg

Principles

This product is based on silica column purification. The sample is lysed and digested with lysate and protease, DNA is released into the lysate. Transfer to an adsorption column. Nucleic acid is adsorbed on the membrane, while protein is not adsorbed and is removed with filtration. After washing proteins and other impurities, Nucleic acid was finally eluted with low-salt buffer (10mm Tris, pH9.0, 0.5mm EDTA).

Advantages

• High purity DNA – can be used in sensitive downstream applications such as multiplex and quantitative pcr
• Fast – several samples can be extracted in less than 30 minutes
• Good repeatability – suitable for extracting high-yield DNA from insect tissue samples
• Safe – without phenol chloroform extraction and alcohol precipitation

Kit Contents

Contents	D312902	D312903
Purification Times	50	250
HiPure DNA Mini Columns I	50	250
2ml Collection Tubes	50	250
Buffer ITL	30 ml	120 ml
Buffer IL*	30 ml	120 ml
Buffer GW1*	22 ml	110 ml
Buffer GW2*	20 ml	2 x 50 ml
Proteinase K	24 mg	120 mg
Protease Dissolve Buffer	1.8 ml	15 ml
Buffer AE	15 ml	60 ml

Storage and Stability

Proteinase K should be stored at 2-8°C upon arrival. However, short-term storage (up to 12 weeks) at room temperature (15-25°C) does not affect their performance. The remaining kit components can be stored 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 thiscase buffers should be redissolved before use. Make sure that all buffers areat room temperature when used.

HiPure Insect DNA Kits provides a simple and rapid solution for total DNA extraction of insect tissue samples. This kit is based on silica gel column purification technology without toxic phenol chloroform extraction and time-consuming alcohol precipitation. The whole extraction process only takes 30 minutes. HiPure Insect DNA Kit can process tissue samples less than 10mg at a time. Hipure Insect DNA 96 kit can process 96 insect tissue samples at a high throughput. The obtained DNA can be directly used in PCR, Southern blot, viral DNA detection and other experiments.

What is Collagen?

Collagen is a fundamental component of the extracellular matrix, and the predominant protein in animals, constituting around 30% of total protein mass. A glycoprotein, it is well known for its triple helical structure. This is formed from three polypeptide α-chains with Gly-X-Y repeating residues (Gly for Glycine, X for proline, and Y for hydroxyproline).

‍Types of Collagen

Over 28 types of collagens have been identified, with Type I collagen being the most abundant. It’s prevalent in ligaments, tendons, skin, and bone tissue. Its mature, insoluble form grants it remarkable strength, making it vital for the mobility of organisms. Collagen also has biochemical functions, influencing cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.

This version of the kit is designed to detect and measure  SOLUBLE forms of collagen. Chose the Sircol Insoluble collagen kit if you need to analyse INSOLUBLE collagen.

Applications of Collagen

Collagen, with its diverse properties, finds utility in various industries. It plays a role in medicine for wound healing and has an expanding role in tissue engineering and cell culture for biomedical purposes. It’s gaining popularity in the cosmetic industry for skin rejuvenation and is used in chemical formulations and the food industry as a functional food supplement and additive.

How does Sircol 2.0 detect collagen?

The Sircol 2.0 dye reagent includes Sirius Red, a linear anionic dye with sulfonic acid side chains. This reagent is specially formulated to bind to the Gly-X-Yn helical structure of soluble collagen under assay conditions.

*The improved formulation of Sircol 2.0 dye enables a greater degree of dye-collagen specificity (compared to our previous S1000 assay kit).

‍Overview of the Sircol 2.0 assay process:

Step 1. Prepared samples are placed in the wells of the assay microplate, together with Sircol Dye Reagent. After 30 minutes mixing, any collagen-dye complexes will form as a precipitate. These are collected on the base of the microplate wells by centrifugation.

Step 2. Unbound dye is removed by gentle aspiration, followed by a rinse with Plate Wash Reagent.

Step 3. Following further centrifugation, collagen-bound dye is eluted by incubation with a Dye Release Reagent. Eluted dye is detected ‘in-situ’ by spectrophotometric analysis of the microplate at 556nm.

Step 4. The collagen content of unknown samples can be quantified by comparison against a calibration curve, prepared using the Collagen Reference Standard supplied with the kit.

A list of suggested sample types can be found under the ‘Assay Specification‘ tab.

Assay range

2 – 200µg/ml or 0.25 – 20µg/ml (using optional Collagen Concentration Protocol)

Limit of Detection

2 µg/ml

Detection Method

Colorimetric Detection (556nm) (Endpoint), Requires a microplate centrifuge.

Measurements per kit

96 in total (allows a maximum of 41 samples to be run in duplicate alongside a standard curve).

Suitable Samples

Soluble* collagens from mammalian**:

In-vivo: Tissues, cartilages and fluids.

‍In-vitro: Extracellular matrices / Conditioned media from 2D/3D culture environments.

The straightforward sample processing and analysis of Sirco 2.0 make it a good alternative to conventional hydroxyproline analysis.

‍*Prior salt/acid/acid-pepsin extraction may be necessary to release soluble collagen.

**Sircol 2.0 is primarily designed for use with in-vivo / in-vitro samples of mammalian origin. Collagens originating from other taxonomic groups and kingdoms can also be analysed. See note on p6 of manual for further information.‍

Precautions

This kit is designed for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Kit requires access to a microplate centrifuge* (see note below), as well as a spectrophotometer/colorimeter capable of absorbance detection at 556nm.
Specific sample preparation protocols may require customer to provide further reagents, consult assay manual for further information.

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*As a minimum, we recommend that the centrifuge can centrifuge a 96-well microplate at 400 x g for 120 minutes. Higher speed centrifuges are recommended (up to a maximum of 2000 x g), allowing a reduction in centrifuge time.

Sircol 2.0 kit contents:

1. Dye Reagent (1x20ml)

2. Collagen Reference Standard (1x5ml, 200µg/ml of soluble Bovine collagen)

3. Plate Wash Reagent (1x28ml)

4. Collagen Concentration Reagent (1x25ml)

5. Neutralisation Reagent (1x8ml)

6. Dye Release Reagent (1x25ml)

7. Assay Microplate (1×96-wells)

8. Microplate Seals (6x)

9. Documentation (QuickStart Guide / Manual / Certificate of Analysis)

NB: Additional reagents may be required for sample preparation prior to assay. Consult manual or contact us for further details. This kit requires the use of a microplate centrifuge, capable of centrifuging a 96-well microplate at 400 x g for 120 minutes. Higher speed centrifuges are recommended (up to a maximum of 2000 x g), allowing a reduction in centrifuge time.

Experience user-friendly detection & measurement of Soluble Collagen with Sircol™ 2.0! Our latest kit simplifies collagen quantification within in-vivo / in-vitro samples. Sircol 2.0 offers enhanced sensitivity and accuracy compared to our previous Sircol kit.

Introduction

HiPure FFPE RNA Kit supplies a simple and rapid RNA extraction for Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue and sections samples. This kit is based on silica gel column purification technology, no phenol-chloroform extraction or alcohol precipitation. The whole extraction only takes 30 minutes (not including digestion time). RNA can be directly used for downstream applications such as RT-PCR, Northern blot, vitro translation and other experiments.

Details

Specifications

Features	Specifications
Main Functions	Isolation total RNA from FFPE tissue and section samples (with DNase)
Applications	RT-PCR, quantitative RT-PCR, Northern hybridization, Poly A purification, nucleic acid protection and in vitro translation
Purification method	Mini spin column
Purification technology	Silica technology, DNase
Process method	Manual (centrifugation or vacuum)
Sample type	FFPE tissue sample
Sample amount	6mg
Yield	20μg
Elution volume	≥10μl
Time per run	≤60 minutes
Liquid carrying volume per column	800µl
Binding yield of column	100µg

Principle

This product is based on silica column purification. Remove paraffin by Buffer DPS. Sample lysis with proteinase K digestion requires only 15 minutes. After lysis, samples are incubated at 80ºC for 15 minutes. Transfer to an adsorption column and RNA is adsorbed on the membrane, while protein is not adsorbed and is removed with filtration. After washing proteins and other impurities, RNA was finally eluted with low-salt buffer.

Advantages

• High quality – high purity total RNA can be directly used in various sensitive downstream applications
• Fast – several samples can be extracted in 60 minutes by column method
• Safe – no phenol chloroform extraction required
• Sensitive – RNA can be recovered at the level of PG
• Efficient DNA removal – unique method to effectively remove genomic DNA

Kit Contents

Contents	R414402	D414403
Purification Times	50 Preps	250 Preps
HiPure RNA Micro Columns	50	250
2ml Collection Tubes	50	250
Buffer DPS	60 ml	250 ml
Buffer FRL	15 ml	60 ml
Buffer RLC	15 ml	60 ml
Buffer RWC*	10 ml	50 ml
Buffer RW2*	20 ml	2 x 50 ml
DNase I	600 µl	5 x 600 µl
DNase Booster Buffer	1.5 ml	6 ml
Protease Dissolve Buffer	1.8 ml	10 ml
Proteinase K	24 mg	120 mg
RNase Free Water	10 ml	20 ml

Storage and Stability

Proteinase K should be stored at 2–8°C upon arrival. DNase I should be stored at -20°C. However, short-term storage (DNase I up to 1 weeks, Proteinase K up to 8 weeks) at room temperature (15–25°C) does not affect their performance. The remaining kit components can be stored at room temperature (15–25°C) and are stable for at least 18 months under these conditions.

Experiment Data

HiPure FFPE RNA Kit supplies a simple and rapid RNA extraction for Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue and sections samples. This kit is based on silica gel column purification technology, no phenol-chloroform extraction or alcohol precipitation. The whole extraction only takes 30 minutes (not including digestion time). RNA can be directly used for downstream applications such as RT-PCR, Northern blot, vitro translation and other experiments.