Attogene’s Microcystin Test Kit (Rapid – Drinking Water) can be used to detect microcystins in water to as low as 0.1ppb; highly sensitive, rapid, robust screening kit for microcystins and nodularins.
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 thresholds for microcytin-LR concentrations in drinking waters has been developed. This is guidance that allows states to take various actions.
For the rapid screening of microcystins in drinking water samples at or above 0.1 ppb. Samples requiring regulatory action should be confirmed by ELISA, HPLC, or other conventional methods.
To protect consumers from adverse health effects caused by these toxins, the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed a provisional upper limit for Microcystin-LR of 1.0 ppb (μg/L) in drinking water.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also established guidelines for Microcystins in drinking water:
-For children below school age, 0.3 μg/L (ppb)
-For all other age groups, 1.6 μg/L (ppb)
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Screening of Microcystins in water samples at 0.1 ppb (drinking water) Format: 10 tests (5 tests/5 controls) Not provided: Water Sample Bottles Run Time: 15 Minutes Finished Drinking Water
Isolate DNA from a wide range of food materials. (e.g boiled, fluid, processed or raw food products)
No hazardous chemicals required (e.g. phenol or chloroform)
Effective lysis with Proteinase K and optional lysozyme treatment
Fast (less than 15 minutes hands-on time) and convenient processing using a rapid spin-column format
Wide compatibility with a variety of food products for GMO-DNA isolation
Universal protocol for food related pathogen DNA isolation (Gram positive and Gram negative)
This kit provides a rapid spin column method for the isolation and purification of total DNA from a wide range of food samples originating from animals or plants. The kit is designed for identification of GMO-DNA or animal components in food and feed and can be used for a wide range of starting materials including raw or processed food, meat, liquids, sauces and dairy products including milk, cheese and yogurt.
This kit also provides a convenient method for the detection of food-related pathogens and will isolate such DNA (enriched or as is) including Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and fungi which may contaminate food sources. A number of pathogens have been tested including E. coli O157:H7, Staphylococcus, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enterica & Campylobacter jejuni. The purified DNA is of the highest integrity, and can be used in a number of downstream applications including PCR based detection, sequencing and genotyping.
Maximum Amount of Starting Material: Solid food material Liquid sample (e.g. milk or concentrated juice)
200 mg 1 mL to 1.5 mL
Time to Complete 10 Purifications
45 minutes
Storage Conditions and Product Stability All solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 1 year after the date of shipment. The kit contains a ready-to-use Proteinase K, which is dissolved in a specially prepared storage buffer. The buffered Proteinase K is stable for up to 1 year after the date of shipment when stored at room temperature.
Samples Tested by PCR
Food Materials
Samples that Have Been Tested by PCR
Plant related
Cereal, Jam, Chocolate, Spices, Sauce
Animal related
Raw and processed meat products (e.g. ham, beef jerky, taco seasoned ground beef, pork and sausage)
Dairy product
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese
Pathogens (enriched from food samples)
E. coli O157:H7 from food sample Staphylococcus from milk Listeria monocytogenes from milk Salmonella enterica from raw meat Campylobacter jejuni from milk
N-(t-butyl ester-PEG2)-N-bis(PEG2-propargyl) is a multi-functional PEG linker with two terminal propargyl groups and a t-butyl ester. The propargyl groups enables formation of triazole linkage with azide-bearing compounds or biomolecules in copper catalyzed Click Chemistry. The t-butyl protected carboxyl group can be deprotected under mild acidic conditions. Reagent grade, for research purpose. Please contact us for GMP-grade inquiries.
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N-(t-butyl ester-PEG2)-N-bis(PEG2-propargyl) is a multi-functional PEG linker with two terminal propargyl groups and a t-butyl ester. The propargyl groups enables formation of triazole linkage with azide-bearing compounds or biomolecules in copper catalyzed Click Chemistry. The t-butyl protected carboxyl group can be deprotected under mild acidic conditions. Reagent grade, for research purpose. Please contact us for GMP-grade inquiries.
