Cambio, the Cambridge-based supplier of MO BIO’S world-class molecular biology reagents and consumables in the UK, has launched the PowerMag® Air & Water DNA/RNA Isolation Kit. The kit enables automated, hands free isolation of microbial DNA and RNA from any liquid or air sample concentrated on a filter membrane. High quality DNA and RNA can be purified from an extensive range of samples – from waste water, sea water and spring water to the air in an office or classroom.
The PowerMag® Air & Water DNA/RNA Isolation Kit is a magnetic bead based nucleic acid isolation kit that uses Eppendorf’s epMotion® automated pipetting system. The kit, produced by California-based biotech company MO BIO, can be used for automated isolation of microbial DNA and RNA from liquid or air samples concentrated on your filter membrane of choice. Any common filter membrane type can be processed, from mixed cellulose ester and nylon to glass fibre (see Table).
The PowerMag® Air & Water DNA/RNA Isolation Kit follows last year’s release of MO BIO’s PowerClean Pro DNA and PowerClean Pro RNA. As with its predecessors, the PowerMag® Air & Water DNA/RNA Isolation Kit uses MO BIO’s patented Inhibitor Removal Technology (IRT) for removing PCR inhibitors such as salts, metals, humic substances and other organic materials from filtered samples.
A novel, proprietary magnetic bead system – ClearMag® – for the isolation of nucleic acids without the binding of residual contaminants, singles out the PowerMag® Air & Water DNA/RNA Isolation Kit as the ideal tool for capturing inhibitor-free DNA and RNA. Nucleic acids captured in this way are ready to use in the most demanding downstream applications including PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR and next generation sequencing.
*The use of glass fibre filters (GF/F) and gelatin membranes require modifications to the protocol to ensure the optimal recovery of DNA and RNA. Please read the notes at every step and refer to the sections on using GF/F or gelatin membranes in the Hints and Troubleshooting Guide.
About Cambio
Cambio, based in Cambridge, UK, supplies an exclusive range of research tools sourced from a global network of leading manufacturers. Advanced molecular biology products are continually added to the company’s extensive portfolio to meet the needs of a growing and diversifying market. The privately-held company, established in 1985, offers world-class technical support and customer service and has successful long-term customer relationships within universities, large pharma and biotech companies, government agencies, agricultural organisations and environmental facilities. Cambio is ISO9001:2008 registered.
About MO BIO
MO BIO Laboratories (www.mobio.com) has developed innovative tools for researchers in molecular biology since 1993. Initially a small business start-up, this privately held company located in the San Diego biotech corridor (Carlsbad, CA USA), has grown into a multi-million dollar operation with international production, research and distribution. Today, MO BIO’s growth and customer loyalty is challenging some of the world’s leading molecular biology tool companies with innovative technologies and a commitment to value.
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