The kit includes BR Dye, BR Dilution Buffer, and two DNA Standards. The assay is accurate for DNA concentrations from 100 pg/µL to 1000 ng/µL, and is highly selective for double-stranded DNA over RNA.
Features
Kit was optimized for use with the Qubit® Fluorometer
Uses the Qubit® dsDNA Broad Range assay setting
Linear range is 2-1000 ng dsDNA
Great saving since the kit cuts the costs by 60%
DNA selectivity and sensitivity. A series of input DNA (200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 ng) was used with or without RNA contamination.
Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) is a gammaretrovirus. The virus was first described in 2006 and has since been isolated from human biological samples. XMRV belongs to the family Retroviridae and the genus gammaretrovirus. It has a single-stranded RNA genome that replicates through a DNA intermediate. The virus gets its name due to its close relationship with the murine leukemia viruses (MuLVs). The viral genome is approximately 8100 nucleotides in length and is 95% identical with several endogenous retroviruses of mice. While gammaretroviruses have well-characterized oncogenic effects in animals, they have not been shown to cause human cancers. However, XMRV was recently discovered in human prostate cancers and is the first gammaretrovirus known to infect humans. In addition to prostate cancer, a possible association with chronic fatigue syndrome has been reported, however it has yet to be established whether XMRV is a cause of this disease.
The causal role of XMRV in cancer has yet to be established and the virus does not appear to be capable of transforming cells directly. In prostate cancer, XMRV protein has been found in tumour-associated but nonmalignant stromal cells, but not in the actual prostate cancer cells. This raises the possibility that the virus may support tumorigenesis. In other studies, XMRV proteins and nucleic acids were found in malignant cells.
Storage Conditions and Product Stability All kit components can be stored for 1 year after the date of production without showing any reduction in performance.
All kit components should be stored at -20°C upon arrival. Repeated thawing and freezing (> 2 x) of the Master Mix and Positive Control should be avoided, as this may affect the performance of the assay. If the reagents are to be used only intermittently, they should be frozen in aliquots.
Stool Nucleic Acid Collection and Preservation Devices Dx
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CE-IVDR marked in accordance with the European Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2017/746.
Ideal for use in in vitro workflows
No need to immediately process samples
Nucleic acid preservation at room temperature over 2 years for DNA and 7 days for RNA
Ship stool samples at room temperature safely
Compatible with most DNA/RNA isolation methods
Norgen’s Stool Nucleic Acid Collection and Preservation Devices Dx are designed for the collection and preservation of nucleic acids from fresh stool specimens. The Stool Nucleic Acid Collection and Preservation Devices Dx – 50 contains 50 individual Stool Nucleic Acid Collection and Preservation Devices Dx. Each Stool Nucleic Acid Collection and Preservation Device Dx consists of Norgen’s Stool Nucleic Acid Collection and Preservation Tube Dx containing Norgen’s Stool Preservative in a liquid format. The user simply collects stool into the tubes (fill up to the line indicated on the tube) and mixes gently until the stool is well submerged under the preservative. The Stool Nucleic Acid Collection and Preservation Tube Dx is subsequently sent to the laboratory for DNA and/or RNA isolation and analysis. The stool DNA in preserved samples is stable for more than 2 years at room temperature, and the stool RNA in preserved samples is stable for 7 days at room temperature. DNA can be isolated from the preserved stool samples using Norgen’s Stool DNA Isolation Kit Dx (Cat. Dx27600) and RNA can be isolated from the preserved stool samples using Norgen’s Stool Total RNA Purification Kit Dx (Cat. Dx49500). These tubes are ideal for collecting and preserving DNA and RNA samples for in vitro diagnostic use for medical purposes.
NOTE: This product is not available for sale in the United States.
