Introduction

With the development of molecular biology, stool, a new non-invasive sample, has been widely used in the research of animal molecular genetics, population ecology, behavioral ecology and some intestinal disease diagnosis. Stool samples includes gut microbial DNA, food residue sample DNA, and alimentary tract exfoliated cell DNA.

The primary problem encountered when using stool sample for molecular biology research is the low content of exfoliated cells in the digestive tract and a certain degree of degradation of genetic material in stool. Another issue in molecular scatology research based on PCR is the presence of a large number of inhibitors in stool that can affect Taq enzyme activity, leading to downstream detection inactivation. These inhibitors include polysaccharides, plant polysaccharides, bile acids, bile salts, bile pigments, digestive juices, mucus, etc. Therefore, selecting appropriate extraction methods to obtain high-quality DNA is the key to successful downstream detection of stool DNA.

At present, the pretreatment methods used in the laboratory, such as phenol/chloroform extraction, cetyltrimethyl bromide (CTAB) lysis, and guanidine isothiocyanate lysis, lack universality in different species, and the success rate of extracting DNA for PCR amplification is also very low. The HiPure Stool DNA Kit provided by Magen Company has opened up a new approach for DNA extraction from stool samples with good universality, high cost-effectiveness, high yield and purification. The reagent kit adopts a unique solution system and inhibitory factor adsorbent, which can efficiently remove various impurities in stool samples. The purified DNA can be directly used for PCR, quantitative PCR and other applications.

This product allows rapid and reliable isolation of high-quality genomic DNA from various stool samples. Up to 100 mg soil samples can be processed in 60 minute. The system combines the reversible nucleic acid binding properties of HiPure matrix with the speed and versatility of spin column technology to eliminate PCR inhibiting compounds such as humic acid from soil samples. Purified DNA is suitable for PCR, restriction digestion, and next-generation sequencing. There are no organic extractions thus reducing plastic waste and hands-on time to allow multiple samples to be processed in parallel.

Details

Specifications

Features	Specifications
Main Functions	Isolation total DNA from 50-100mg stool samples
Applications	PCR, Southern Blot, enzyme digestion and NGS, etc.
Purification method	Mini spin column
Purification technology	Silica technology
Process method	Manual (centrifugation or vacuum)
Sample type	Stool
Sample amount	50-100mg
Yield	3-15μg
Elution volume	≥30μl
Time per run	≤60 minutes
Liquid carrying volume per column	750μl
Binding yield of column	100μg

Principle

Stool sample is homogenized and then treated in a specially formulated buffer containing detergent to lyse bacteria, yeast, and fungal samples. Humic acid, proteins, polysaccharides, and other contaminants are removed using our proprietary Absorber Solution. Binding conditions are then adjusted and the sample is applied to a DNA Mini Column. Two rapid wash steps remove trace contaminants and pure DNA is eluted in low ionic strength buffer. Purified DNA can be directly used in downstream applications without the need for further purification.

Advantages

• High purity – unique adsorbent can completely remove inhibitory factors
• High concentration – maximum extraction of total DNA from stool samples
• High recovery – DNA can be recovered at the level of PG
• Good repeatability – silica technology can obtain ideal results every time

Kit Contents

Contents	IVD3141
Purification Times	50 Preps
HiPure DNA Mini Columns II	50
2ml Collection Tubes	50
2ml Bead Tubes	50
Proteinase K	24 mg
Protease Dissolve Buffer	1.8 ml
Buffer SPL	40 ml
Buffer PCI	40 ml
Buffer AL	20 ml
Buffer GW1	22 ml
Buffer GW2	20 ml
Buffer AE	15 ml

Storage and Stability

Proteinase K and Buffer PCI should be stored at 2-8°C upon arrival. However, short-term storage (up to 12 weeks) at room temperature (15-25°C) does not affect their performance. The remaining kit components can be stored at room temperature (15-25°C) and are stable for at least 18 months under these conditions. The entire kit can be stored at 2–8°C, but in this case buffers should be redissolved before use. Make sure that all buffers are at room temperature when used.

With the development of molecular biology, stool, a new non-invasive sample, has been widely used in the research of animal molecular genetics, population ecology, behavioral ecology and some intestinal disease diagnosis. Stool samples includes gut microbial DNA, food residue sample DNA, and alimentary tract exfoliated cell DNA.

Description 

The DM5100 ExcelBand™ Super Range DNA Ladder is a ready-to-use DNA ladder, which is pre-mixed with loading dye for direct gel loading. The DNA Ladder DM5100 is composed of 26 individual DNA fragments: 25k, 10k, 8k, 6k, 5k, 4k, 3k, 2.5k, 2k, 1.5k, 1.2k, 1k, 900, 800, 700, 600, 500, 450, 400, 350, 300, 250, 200, 150, 100 and 50 base pairs derived from a mixture of PCR products and specifically digested plasmid DNA. This product contains four enhanced bands (3k, 1.2k, 500 and 200 bp) for easier reference. In addition, three tracking dyes, Xylene cyanol FF, Bromophenol blue and Orange G which mimic the migration of 4,000 bp, 500 bp and 50 bp dsDNA during electrophoresis are added for real time monitoring.

Features

• Sharp bands
• Quick reference— enhanced bands 
• Ready-to-use— premixed with loading dye for direct loading
• Stable— room temperature storage over 6 months

Source 

Phenol extracted PCR products and dsDNA digested with specific restriction enzymes, equilibrated in 10 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0) and 10 mM EDTA. 

Range 

50 ~ 25,000 bp 

Concentration 

88.7 µg/ 500 µl 

Recommended loading volume 

5 µl/ well 

Storage

Room temperature for 6 months
4°C for 12 months 
-20°C for 36 months

OverView

T4 DNA Ligase is an ATP and Mg2+ dependent dsDNA ligase which catalyses the formation of a phosphodiester bond between 3’-hydroxyl and 5’-phosphate termini in duplex DNA, duplex RNA and some DNA/RNA hybrids. T4 DNA Ligase is active on both blunt-end and cohesive-end substrates. It is also completely inactivated by incubating at 70°C for 10 minutes.

This is a high-quality (commercial grade) version of the T4 DNA Ligase. T4 DNA Ligase is recombinantly produced in E. coli. ArcticZymes’ T4 DNA Ligase is extensively tested for contaminating DNase and RNase activities as well as residual host-cell gDNA.

Key Features

• ATP and Mg2+ dependent dsDNA ligase
• Easily heat-inactivated at 70°C for 10 minutes
• Extensively tested for contaminating DNase and RNase activities as well
  as residual host-cell gDNA

Applications

• Ligation of dsDNA
• NGS library prep
• Molecular cloning

Figures

T4 DNA Ligase is an ATP and Mg2+ dependent dsDNA ligase which catalyses the formation of a phosphodiester bond between 3’-hydroxyl and 5’-phosphate termini in duplex DNA, duplex RNA and some DNA/RNA hybrids. T4 DNA Ligase is active on both blunt-end and cohesive-end substrates. It is also completely inactivated by incubating at 70°C for 10 minutes.