Quantification and determination of the purity of DNA ..29 Chapter 6 General Information.................31 Reagent specificity and volumes ..........31 Handling of magnetic beads ............31 Binding and wash steps ............31 Elution step ................32 Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual...
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Contents Appendix A Troubleshooting ................35 Appendix B Ordering Information ...............37 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific...
DNA from plant materials using KingFisher instruments. The DNA purified with the KingFisher Plant DNA Kit is of high quality and free of proteins, nucleases, and other contaminants or inhibitors. It is therefore suitable for direct use in many different...
Heat incubation is included in the elution step when using the KingFisher Flex or KingFisher Duo. Kit specifications The KingFisher Plant DNA Kit is designed for rapid automated preparation of highly pure DNA from plant materials using KingFisher magnetic particle processors.
Thermo Scientific Multidrop Combi and/or the Thermo Scientific Versette. Thermo Scientific BindIt Software 3.2 can be used for running ready-made and optimized protocols for the Thermo Scientific KingFisher Kits. It is also possible to transfer the defined protocol onto the onboard software and run it directly from the instrument.
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Product Description KingFisher magnetic particle processors The KingFisher Plant DNA Kit is optimized and ready for use with KingFisher systems. The KingFisher magnetic particle processors are intended for professional research use by trained personnel. Detailed information and user instructions for the KingFisher instruments can be found in their respective user manuals.
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No heating available temperature The BindIt Software 3.2 protocol optimized for the KingFisher Plant DNA Kit is available for the KingFisher Flex or KingFisher Duo. BindIt Software 3.2 protocols for the Thermo Scientific KingFisher 96, the KingFisher and the Thermo Scientific KingFisher mL are available on request.
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Product Description KingFisher magnetic particle processors Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Sodium perchlorate < 15% Flammable. and ethanol < 24% RNase A Lyophilized RNase A May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. Keep container tightly closed. Do not inhale dust. Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual...
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Safety Information Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific...
The buffers are ready for use. Preparation of To prepare the RNase A enzyme for the Thermo Scientific the RNase A KingFisher Plant DNA Kit (Cat. No. 97050196), add 1.25 ml of DNase-free water to the RNase A vial.
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Storage Conditions and Preparation of the Working Solution Preparation of the RNase A working solution Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific...
With dried material, use only one fifth of the starting material compared to the fresh sample material. For example, instead of using 30 mg of fresh plant leaf, use only 6 mg of dried plant leaf. Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual...
To clear the plant lysate, centrifuge the samples for 20 minutes (6000 x g). Transfer the supernatant to a Thermo Scientific Microtiter deep well 96 plate and begin the purification of DNA using the KingFisher Flex or KingFisher Duo. See the detailed instructions below.
Instructions for These instructions are for the DNA purification from KingFisher Flex 400 µl of plant lysate using the KingFisher Plant DNA Kit (Cat. No. 97050196, 1 x 96) and the KingFisher Flex with with 96 deep well 96 deep well plates.
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Protocols and Pipetting Instructions Homogenization of sample material 4. Place a Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex 96 tip comb for deep well magnets on a Tip Plate (that is, an empty KingFisher Flex 96 KF plate). 5. Start the KF_PlantDNA_Flex96 protocol with the KingFisher Flex 96 and load the plates.
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7. After the run is completed, remove the plate and store the purified DNA. When the protocol is completed, remove the plate and elution strip according to the instructions on the Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual...
The ratio between the A260/A280 indicates the purity of the DNA, and the value for DNA should be ≥ 1.7–2.0. A Thermo Scientific NanoDrop can be used for the direct measurement of DNA without diluting the sample. It is recommended that A320 correction is used for the absorbance values.
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Protocols and Pipetting Instructions Quantification and determination of the purity of DNA Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Wash Buffer 3 in order to minimize the loss of DNA during the wash step. A short wash and a slow mixing speed without releasing the magnetic beads into the buffer are recommended. Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual...
BindIt Software 3.2 and according to the volume ranges suitable for the KingFisher instrument. The table below indicates the available elution volumes of the KingFisher instruments. Table 6-1. Available elution volumes of Thermo Scientific KingFisher instruments KingFisher instrument Elution volume KingFisher 20–200 µl...
RNase treatment is recommended if the purity of the DNA is not sufficient for downstream applications with the normal protocol. Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual...
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General Information Elution step Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific...
If the KingFisher instrument mixes too strongly, it may cause partial elution of DNA already in the Wash Buffer 3. Use only Thermo Scientific KingFisher plates, tubes and tip combs with the KingFisher instruments. Use of products from other manufacturers may cause unsuitable mixing and affect the yield of purified DNA.
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DNA has already been released from the KingFisher Magnetic Beads into the Elution Buffer. If the KingFisher magnetic particle processor does not work properly, refer to the relevant user manual of the KingFisher instrument in use. Thermo Scientific KingFisher Plant DNA Kit Instruction Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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