Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette

Overview

• Detection kits for Cryptococcus neoformans
• Available in TaqMan format for analysis

Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast. Infection with C. neoformans is known as cryptococcosis and is the cause of the most common life-threatening meningitis in patients with weakened immune systems, particularly in advanced HIV/AIDS. C. neoformans is commonly found in soil throughout the world. Human infection of C. neoformans occurs via inhalation of aerosolized spores. From the lungs, C. neoformans is spread hematogenously to the Central Nervous System (CNS), resulting in meningoencephalitis. Although the availability of antiretroviral therapy in the developed world has reduced the incidents of cryptococcosis, it is still a major problem in developing countries and is one of the leading causes of death in patients with HIV/AIDS. In fact, one of the major challenges in treating cryptococcosis is that many patients with cryptococcal CNS disease are asymptomatic in terms of cryptococcal pneumonia, making it difficult for early detection.

Cryptococcus neoformans TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions

• Ready to use format, including Master Mix for the target and PCR control to monitor for PCR inhibition and validate the quality
• Specific Primer and Probe mix for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Primer and Probe mix
• Positive and negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents

Cryptococcus neoformans TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions

• Specific Primer/Probe mix and Positive Control for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Nuclease-free water
• Can be used together with Norgen’s PCR Master Mix (#28007) or customer supplied master mix

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Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All kit components can be stored for 2 years 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.

Component	Cat. TM42750 (100 preps)	Cat. TM42710 (100 preps)
MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix	2 x 700 μL	–
Cryptococcus neoformans Primer & Probe Mix	280 μL	280 μL
Cryptococcus neoformans Positive Control	150 μL	150 μL
Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control)	1.25 mL	1.25 mL
Product Insert	1	1

Description

Our SNPsig® kits use our own proprietary genotyping method to enable the identification of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. These products can be used on any real-time PCR machine using familiar protocols, whilst resulting in exceptional genotyping data.

Positive control templates for wild-type and variants are supplied in every kit to make data interpretation simple.

Our SNPsig® technology provides an alternative to sequencing as well as S gene target failure (SGTF) that enables scientists to analyse and monitor these specific genomic mutations.  Our kits can provide a pivotal role in screening for SARS-CoV-2 variants for the purpose of genomic surveillance and studies.

Detection of the SARS-CoV-2 variants with the 20B/S.484K mutation, also known as P2
Rapid detection of specific detection profiles
High priming efficiency
Sensitive to < 100 copies of target Positive copy number standard curve for quantification Accurate controls to confirm findings 96 reactions, includes master mix

2,5-Dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl 2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)acetate is a Click Chemistry reagent with a propargyl group and an NHS ester group. The propargyl group can react with biomolecules containing azide group via copper catalyzed Click Chemistry reaction. The NHS ester is an amine reactive group which can be used for derivatizing peptides, antibodies, amine coated surfaces, etc. Reagent grade, for research use only.

2,5-Dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl 2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)acetate is a Click Chemistry reagent with a propargyl group and an NHS ester group. The propargyl group can react with biomolecules containing azide group via copper catalyzed Click Chemistry reaction. The NHS ester is an amine reactive group which can be used for derivatizing peptides, antibodies, amine coated surfaces, etc. Reagent grade, for research use only.