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Cartagen Molecular Systems, Inc.
Introduces New Kits to Support Insect
Genomic Research
SEATTLE, WA – January 23, 2006
- Cartagen Molecular Systems, Inc. announced
today the launch of two new kits developed
specifically for Insect Genetics applications.
The Rapid Homogenization Kit for Arthropod
DNA Amplification and the Genomic DNA
Extraction Kit for Arthropods expand Cartagen’s
product offerings for agricultural biotechnology
applications. These unique products are
designed specifically for researchers
facing the challenges presented by the
complex chitin exoskeletons of Arthropods.
The development of the Rapid Homogenization
Kit for Arthropod DNA Amplification resulted
through work with the USDA-ARS in Ft.
Pierce, Florida. The kit incorporates
BioMasher™ sample homogenization
technology, optimized reagents, and an
easy-to follow protocol.
The BioMasher sample homogenizer breaks
through complex arthropod tissue allowing
for rapid enzymatic digestion and cell
disruption. Samples are microcentrifuged
through the BioMasher filter column to
further disrupt cells then heated to inactivate
the enzyme. In less than 20 minutes, DNA
from even the most complex Arthropod tissue
is ready for PCR. Successful PCR results
have been attained from a variety of DNA
samples, including museum preserved specimens
dating back eighty years. The Rapid Homogenization
Kit for Arthropod DNA Amplification can
greatly facilitate research into insect-borne
disease since samples carrying disease
vectors can be quickly and easily prepared
for PCR analysis.
Cartagen’s new Genomic DNA Extraction
Kit for Arthropods yields high quality
DNA from a variety of Arthropod sample
types. The kit combines an optimized Proteinase
K-based digestion with a convenient, column-based
procedure that isolates genomic DNA, ready
for downstream analysis. The Genomic DNA
Extraction Kit for Arthropods is available
in both single column and 96-well plate
formats.
“Cartagen is committed to supporting
agricultural biotechnology research,”
commented Steven Kirsher, President and
CEO of Cartagen. “We will continue
to work with our customers to develop
products and applications designed to
meet the needs of this highly exciting
and diverse field.”
The Rapid Homogenization Kit for Arthropod
DNA Amplification and the Genomic DNA
Extraction Kit for Arthropods are in a
series of Cartagen products that build
upon technology licensed from an ongoing
collaboration with Investigen DNA Biotechnologies,
of Hercules, CA.
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