PROBESURE™ MULTIPLEX MASTER MIX

Overview

• Collect from nasal, buccal, saliva, fecal, skin, surfaces, and more
• Completely stabilize microbiota profiles from the point-of-collection
• Minimize bias in data analysis: NGS (Metagenomics/Microbiome), PCR and microarrays
• No need to immediately process samples: ship and store at ambient temperatures
• DNA preservation at room temperature over 2 years
• Renders sample non-infectious for safe and easy shipping
• Compatible with DNA isolation kits and protocols: Optimized isolation procedure using Norgen’s Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit

Norgen’s Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System is designed for collection, ambient storage and transport of DNA from samples collected using a swab, including nasal, buccal, saliva, fecal, skin, surfaces, etc. The Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System contains Norgen’s Swab Preservative in a liquid format. The user simply collects the specimen using the provided swab, and then transfers the swab into the Swab Preservative. The Swab Preservative prevents the growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and also inactivates viruses allowing the resulting non-infectious samples to be handled and shipped safely. In addition, the Swab Preservative eliminates the need to immediately process or freeze samples and allows the samples to be shipped to centralized testing facilities at ambient temperatures. The components of the Swab Preservative allow DNA samples to be stored at room temperature for over 2 years.

DNA Isolation from Preservative

Swab samples collected and preserved using Norgen’s Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System are compatible with most DNA isolation methods. Samples stored in the tubes have been used successfully with most of Norgen Biotek’s DNA isolation kits and reagents. An optimized isolation procedure is available as part of Norgen’s Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit (Cat. 64100).

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Kit Specifications
Volume of Preservative	1.2 mL
Preservation Temperature	Room Temperature
Preservation time	2 years at room temperature

Shelf Life and Handling

When stored at room temperature, unused Norgen Swab Preservative Tubes are stable through to the collect-before date without any reduction in performance. Please see the device insert or tube label for collect-before date.

Kit Components	Cat. 45690 (50 units)
Swab Collection and DNA Preservation Kit	50
Individually Wrapped Swabs	50
Product Insert	1

Overview

• Convenient – With the ready-to-use Master Mix, the user needs only to add template to the master mix and enzyme in order to set up the reverse transcriptase reaction
• Time Savings – Set up RT reactions in a shorter time since less pipetting steps are required
• Cost Efficient – No need to buy separate enzymes, dNTPs and buffers. All are included with the ready-to-use Master Mix kits
• High Sensitivity and Yield – the optimized Master Mix allows for highly sensitive amplifications with high yields of PCR products
• Robust Enzyme – broad range of working temperatures from 37°C to 60°C. Capable of amplifying difficult templates with a high degree of reproducibility

TruScript Reverse Transcriptase is Available in Three Convenient Formats:

1. TruScript Reverse Transcriptase Kit (Cat.#54440)

This kit contains 5X RT Buffer and a vial of TruScript Enzyme Mix (200 units/µL). This enzyme can be used for reverse-transcription reactions with any user-supplied primers.

2. TruScript First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit (Cat.#54420)

This is an all-in-one, ready-to-use product for simple set-up of reverse transcription of total RNA (both poly A- or non-poly A-containing transcripts).

The kit contains the 2x Reaction Mix and the TruScript Enzyme Mix. The 2x Reaction Mix contains a blend of buffer, nucleotides and primers (oligo dT and random hexamers) for effective cDNA synthesis from total RNA transcripts.

3. TruScript First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit for mRNA (Cat.#54400)

This is an all-in-one, ready-to-use product for simple set-up of reverse transcription of messenger RNA (poly A-containing transcripts).

The kit contains the 2x Reaction Mix and the TruScript Enzyme Mix. The 2x Reaction Mix contains a blend of buffer, nucleotides and oligo dT primer for the effective cDNA synthesis from total RNA transcripts or enriched mRNA sample.

Which TruScript Kit is Best for Your Needs?

	TruScript Reverse Transcriptase	TruScript First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit for mRNA	TruScript First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit
Kit contains only reverse transcriptase enzyme and buffer (no primers or other buffer components)
Your template is enriched mRNA
Your template is total RNA (poly A OR non-poly A-containing transcripts)
Kit contains oligo dT
Kit contains both oligo-dT primer and Random Hexamers
Kit contains reaction buffer with nucleotides and primer		with oligo-dT	with oligo-dT and random hexamers
You have your own first strand synthesis primer
Your template is microRNA (using your own primers)
	Cat.#54440	Cat.#54400	Cat.#54420

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TruScript First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit for mRNA (Cat.# 54400) – Kit Components

1. TruScript Enzyme Mix
2. 2x Reaction Mix
3. Nuclease-Free Water 
4. Product Insert

Storage Conditions and Product Stability

Norgen’s TruScript Reverse Transcriptase and the 5x RT Buffer should be stored at -20°C.  These reagents should remain stable for at least 1 year in their unopened containers.

Component	Cat. 54440 (10,000 units)	Cat. 54420 (50 rxns)	Cat. 54410 (50 rxns)
TruScript™ Reverse Transcriptase (200 units/ μL)	50 μL	–	–
5x RT Buffer	1 mL	–	–
TruScript™ Enzyme Mix	–	100 μL	100 μL
2x Reaction Mix	–	500 μL	–
2x Reaction Mix for mRNA	–	–	500 μL
Nuclease-Free Water	1.25 mL	1.25 mL	1.25 mL
Product Insert	1	1	1

Overview

• Sequentially isolate and purify total RNA and DNA from a single sample
• Two column system: one for DNA and one for RNA
• The RNA column is for the purification of total RNA including microRNA
• No need to split the lysate, or to use phenol or precipitation methods
• Rapid and efficient spin column procedure – it takes only 30 minutes
• Purification is based on spin column chromatography that uses Norgen’s proprietary resin separation matrix

These kits provide a rapid method for the isolation and purification of total RNA and DNA sequentially from a single sample of cultured animal cells and tissues, blood, bacteria, yeast, or fungi. The lysate is passed over two columns: 1) a DNA column and 2) an RNA column. Total RNA of all sizes is purified, including microRNA. Both DNA and RNA are of the highest purity and yield.

These kits are ideal for researchers who are interested in studying the genome and transcriptome of a single sample, such as for studies of microRNA profiling, gene expression including gene silencing experiments or mRNA knockdowns, studies involving biomarker discovery, and for characterization of cultured cell lines. Norgen’s RNA/DNA Purification Kits are especially useful for researchers who are isolating macromolecules from precious, difficult to obtain or small samples such as biopsy materials or single foci from cell cultures, as they eliminate the need to fractionate the sample. Furthermore, analysis will be more reliable since the RNA and DNA are derived from the same sample, thereby eliminating inconsistent results. The purified macromolecules are of the highest purity and can be used in a number of different downstream applications

RNA/DNA Purification Kit (Spin Column)

Maximum column binding capacity of 50 μg for RNA and 20 μg for DNA.

RNA/DNA Purification Micro Kit (Micro)

The purified RNA and DNA fractions can be eluted in as little as 20 μL. Ideal for cell number inputs of 500,000 and as little as 5 cells. Maximum column binding capacity of 35 μg for RNA and 10 μg for DNA.

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Kit Specifications
Maximum Column Binding Capacity	50 μg for RNA 20 μg for DNA
Maximum Column Loading Volume	650 μL
Size of RNA Purified	All sizes, including small RNA (< 200 nt)
Maximum Amount of Starting Material: Animal Cells Animal Tissues Blood Bacteria Yeast Fungi Plant Tissues	5 x 106 cells 25 mg (for most tissues)** 200 μL 1 x 109 cells 1 x 108 cells 50 mg 50 mg
Time to Complete 10 Purifications	30 minutes
Average Yield*: HEK 293 Cells (1 x 106 cells) HEK 293 Cells (1 x 106 cells) Liver (15 mg) Liver (15 mg)	10-15 μg RNA 2-4 μg DNA 30-35 μg RNA 4-6 μg DNA

*Average Yield will vary depending upon a number of factors including species, growth conditions used, and development stage.

**Tissue inputs of up to 40 mg may be used, however for inputs greater than the recommended 25 mg, cross-contamination of the RNA and DNA fractions is possible.

Storage Conditions and Product Stability
Store Proteinase K at -20°C upon arrival. All other 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. 48700 (50 preps)	Cat. 50300 (50 preps)
Buffer SKP	40 mL	40 mL
Wash Solution A	2 x 38 mL 1 x 18 mL	2 x 38 mL 1 x 18 mL
Elution Solution A	6 mL	6 mL
Elution Buffer F	15 mL	6 mL
RNase-Free Water	40 mL	40 mL
Proteinase K	2 x 12 mg	2 x 12 mg
gDNA Purification Columns	50	–
gDNA Purification Micro Columns	–	50
RNA Purification Columns	50	–
RNA Purification Micro Columns	–	50
Collection Tubes	100	100
Elution Tubes (1.7 mL)	100	100
Product Insert	1	1