
Thermal adapter for PCR plates, e.g., NEST 96 Well Plate 100 µL PCR Full Skirt. Compatible with the Opentrons Heater-Shaker Module.
Thermal adapter for PCR plates, e.g., NEST 96 Well Plate 100 µL PCR Full Skirt. Compatible with the Opentrons Heater-Shaker Module.

Thermal adapter for PCR plates, e.g., NEST 96 Well Plate 100 µL PCR Full Skirt. Compatible with the Opentrons Heater-Shaker Module.
African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) is a widespread disease which infects members of the pig family(Suidae). Anumberoftick species are believed to be the vector for the disease,as well as being transmitted by raw pork and pig excrement [1]. After firstly being identified in Kenya in 1921, ASFV became endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, with regular outbreaks being reported across Europe, Asia and South America throughout the century [2]. More recently the virus was introduced in Georgia and spread throughout the region, as well as mass outbreaks occurring in China in 2018 [3].
ASFVistheonlymemberoftheAsfaridaefamily.ItisalargeenvelopeddoublestrandedDNA virus of icosahedral morphology with an average diameter of 200nm and isolates contain genomes between 170-190Kbp encoding for up to 167 open reading frames [2]. The morphology of ASFV consist of several concentric domains. An inner core contains the nucleoid coated with a thick protein layered core shell, which is surrounded by an inner lipid envelope , all of which is encompassed by the capsid [2]. ASFV begins its replication cycle in the nucleus of infected cells before moving to the cytoplasm where the majority of the replication takes place [2]. Gene transcription is highly regulated, with distinct classes of mRNA identified to accumulate at early, intermediate and late transcripts of the virus [2]. The disease induces acute haemorrhagic disease within its hosts, causing high fevers and skin haemorrhages, with death often occurring within ten days of clinical symptoms appearing [4].
References: 1: The Centre for Food Security and Public Health (2015), African Swine Fever. 2: Galindo, I. and Alonso, C., 2017. African swine fever virus: a review. Viruses, 9(5), p.103. 3: Zhou, X., Li, N., Luo, Y., Liu, Y., Miao, F., Chen, T., Zhang, S., Cao, P., Li, X., Tian, K. and Qiu, H.J., 2018. Emergence of African swine fever in China, 2018. Transboundary and emerging diseases, 65(6), pp.1482-1484. 4: Gallardo, C., Ademun, A.R., Nieto, R., Nantima, N., Arias, M., Martín, E., Pelayo, V. and Bishop, R.P., 2011. Genotyping of African swine fever virus (ASFV) isolates associated with disease outbreaks in Uganda in 2007. African Journal of biotechnology, 10(17), pp.3488-3497.
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Rapid detection of all clinically relevant subtypes
Positive copy number standard curve for quantification
Highly specific detection profile
High priming efficiency
Broad dynamic detection range (>6 logs)
Sensitive to < 100 copies of target
Accurate controls to confirm findings
This kit provides a rapid spin column method for the purification of total DNA from a broad spectrum of bacteriophages propagated in bacteria grown in liquid cultures. The DNA is isolated without the use of phenol, chloroform or cesium chloride banding procedures. The spin-column based procedure is rapid and can be completed in less than 45 minutes. The kit is highly efficient for processing small volumes of phage supernatant (500 µL – 1 mL) and with the optional DNase and Proteinase K treatments phage DNA yields are maximized while host DNA contamination is minimized. Purified total phage DNA is of the highest integrity, and can be used in a number of downstream applications including PCR, qPCR, Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP), sequencing, cloning, Southern Blot and more.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Column Binding Capacity | 50 µg |
| Maximum Column Loading Volume | 650 µL |
| Size of DNA Purified | All sizes |
| Maximum Amount of Starting Material | 1 x 1010 pfu/mL enriched phages |
| Average Yield* | 3-15 µg DNA from 106-1010 pfu/mL of enriched phages |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 45 minutes |
* Average yields will vary depending upon a number conditions used and developmental stage.
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.
| Component | Cat. 46800 (50 preps) | Cat. 46850 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| Lysis Buffer B | 40 mL | 2 x 40 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 38 mL | 2 x 38 mL |
| Elution Buffer B | 8 mL | 2 x 8 mL |
| Spin Columns | 50 | 100 |
| Collection Tubes | 50 | 100 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 | 100 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |