Overview

• Protocol optimized for DNA isolated from a diversity of samples including stool, soil, water, saliva, plant, urine, skin, and more
• Simple and quick workflow: library could be prepared in less than 5 hours
• Component of Norgen’s metagenomics workflow
• A single NGS run can be prepared with up to 384 unique dual-index libraries

Sample type purification kit guide 

The 16S V2-V3 Library Preparation Kit for Illumina consists of the reagents and components required for library preparation of the 16S V2-V3 amplicon libraries to be used for next-generation sequencing on Illumina platforms. All molecular reagents including primers, enzyme mixes, indexes, and buffers are provided. Instructions for PCR clean up with the AMPure XP Magnetic Beads (supplied by customer) are also included for rapid purification of nucleic acid products generated at two steps of the workflow. The library prep workflow could be used for purified DNA inputs from different sources including stool, soil, water, saliva, plant, urine, skin swab, vaginal swab, cheek swab, nasal swab, plasma/serum, tongue swab, gum swab, and others.

The 16S V2-V3 Library Preparation Kit for Illumina has a streamlined procedure that reduces the handling time such that the library prep procedure can be completed in approximately 4 hours (see diagram below). Input DNA is first subjected to targeted PCR to amplify the V2-V3 region of the DNA encoding 16S rRNA. The post-PCR reaction is then cleaned up using AMPure XP beads. Dual index primers are then added using a limited-cycle PCR. The indexed amplicons flanked by 5′ and 3′ barcoded adaptors are then cleaned using AMPure XP beads. The libraries are then ready for quantification, pooling and sequencing.

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Minimum amount of starting material:	2.5 µL of DNA (5 ng/µL)
Time to complete library preparation:	4 hours

Storage Conditions and Product Stability
Norgen’s 16S V2-V3 Library Prep Kit for Illumina is shipped as one kit box (for the 24 prep kit) or two sub-component kits (for the 96 prep kit). All kits should be stored at -20°C upon arrival.

All kit components should remain stable for at least 1 year when stored at the specified storage conditions.

Step	Component	Cat. 70300 (24 preps)	Cat. 70310, 70320, 70330, 70340 (96 preps)
Amplicon PCR (PCR 1)	MGX Master Mix	330 µL	1,320 µL
	16S V2-V3 Primer Mix	70 µL	280 µL
Index PCR (PCR 2)	Indexing Master Mix	660 µL	2 x 1,320 µL
	N7xx Index Primer	50 µL	50 µL
	S5xx Index Primer	70 µL	70 µL
PCR Clean-Up	Resuspension Buffer	2 x 1,250 µL	2 x 5,000 µL
	Nuclease-free water	1,250 µL	1 x 6,000 µL

• Format: 96-well microtiter plate (12 test strips of 8 wells)
• Standards: 0 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2 ppb
• Incubation Time: 75 Minutes

Description

Microcystin are a class of hepatotoxins produced by blue-green algae such as Microcystis aeruginosa.  Microcystin-LR is the most common of the over 50 different congeners. Cyanobacteria can produce microcystin in large quantities during an algae bloom which then pose a major threat.

This kit can be used for quantitative test of Microcystin in liquid samples such as water, wastewater, algal cultures, and solid samples such as fish.

Microcystin-LR

• Informational sign postings about HABs at recreational waters: < 6 μg/L
• Recreational public health advisory: 6 μg/L
• Elevated recreational public health advisory (e.g. no contact): 20 μg/L

EPA 10-day drinking water health advisories:

• Do Not Drink – 0.3 μg/L for bottle fed infants and preschool children, pregnant and nursing woman, elderly immunocompromised and liver conditions.
• Do Not Drink – 1.6 μg/L for school-age children to adults.
• Do not Use – 20 μg/L

Format: 96-well microtiter plate (12 test strips of 8 wells)
Standards: 0 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2 ppb
Incubation Time: 75 Minutes

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.

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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.