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Brighter signal for earlier quantification of low and high copy RNA targets in a convenient 1-Step RT-qPCR format GoTaq® 1-Step RT-qPCR System is a reagent system that gives a brighter signal for earlier quantification of low and high copy RNA targets, using a one-step reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) protocol in a single tube format. The system incorporates BRYT Green® Fluorescent Dye, a novel dye…

The PowerPlex® Y23 System is a 23-loci, 5-color Y-STR multiplex designed for genotyping forensic casework samples, database samples and paternity samples.   The kit contains: all 12 loci in the current PowerPlex® Y System, the additional 5 loci found in AmpFlSTR® Y-filer®, plus 6 new loci.   PowerPlex® Y23 System Benefits: Reveal more Y-STR loci in excess female DNA Cut your amplification time roughly in ha…

The DNA IQ™ System is a DNA isolation system designed specifically for forensic and paternity laboratories. This system employs novel paramagnetic particles to isolate clean DNA for use with short tandem repeat (STR) analysis. The DNA IQ™ System can be used to extract DNA from a variety of sample types, including stains and liquid samples. Protocols for database samples and casework samples are available. The unique DNA IQ™…

The GoTaq® Probe qPCR Master Mix is optimized for quantitative PCR assays in the hydrolysis probe detection format.   It is provided as a ready-to-use, stabilized 2X formulation that includes all components for qPCR (except template, primers and probe). This master mix does not contain a reference dye; however, a separate tube of carboxy-X-rhodamine (CXR) reference dye is included with this system, allowing users to add…

The GoTaq® Probe 2-Step RT-qPCR System is optimized for quantitative PCR assays in the hydrolysis probe detection format. The system protocol facilitates detection and relative quantification of RNA expression levels via a two-step RT-qPCR method using integrated components: • GoScript™ Reverse Transcription System • GoTaq® Probe qPCR Master Mix The GoScript™ Reverse Transcription System includes an optimized reaction b…

If there is DNA to detect, the Plexor® HY System will show it. Total human DNA. Total male DNA. The power to see it all in a single assay.   The Plexor® HY System is a real-time PCR assay to determine the concentration of total human DNA and male human DNA simultaneously in one reaction. The kit contains an internal PCR control (IPC) to test for false-negative results that may occur in the presence of PCR inhibitors…

The GoTaq® G2 Hot Start Polymerase and Master Mixes simplify your reaction preparation, bringing you the convenience of room-temperature setup and the specificity of a hot start polymerase.   Ready-to-use Master Mix simplifies reaction setup and allows direct-to-gel loading. The optimized formulation provides amplification of a variety of targets, while eliminating non-specific products, resulting in higher yields and gr…

Diamond™ Nucleic Acid Dye is a safe, sensitive fluorescent dye that binds to single-stranded DNA, double-stranded DNA and RNA, and can be used to stain and visualize nucleic acids in gels.   Diamond™ Nucleic Acid Dye is compatible with denaturing and native agarose and polyacrylamide gels and can be imaged with any standard imaging system. Significantly less mutagenic than traditional ethidium bromide, as proven by Ames…

The BenchTop DNA Markers, supplied in a stabilizing solution of 1X Blue/Orange Loading Dye, come in a variety of different sizes to meet your DNA electrophoresis needs.

High-quality deoxynucleotide triphosphates (dNTPs) are critical for the success of many key procedures such as cDNA synthesis, sequencing and labeling.   Promega dNTPs have greater than 99% triphosphate content and are provided at a concentration of 100mM in water at pH 7.5. dNTPs Features & Benefits:   Dependable - PCR-tested deoxynucleotides ensure optimal performance with all Promega amplification enzyme…

GoTaq® Long PCR Master Mix contains the high-performance GoTaq® Hot Start Polyemrase in a specially formulated mixture with a proprietary thermostable proofreading polyemrase.   This optimized enzyme mixture allows efficient amplification of up to 40kb from lambda DNA or 30kb from human genomic DNA. The presence of a proofreading enzyme to repair DNA mismatches and a highly processive polyemrase allows the polyemras…

The Maxwell® Clinical Sample Concentrator (CSC) automated nucleic acid extraction system is designed for clinical laboratories needing to process multiple samples for critical downstream assays. This easy-to-use, cGMP-compliant system provides consistent, high-quality results with every run, allowing you to manage your workflow and gain efficiency. The purification methods use sample lysis and binding to paramagnetic par…

Designed for use with the Maxwell Clinical Sample Concentrator and the Maxwell CSC blood purification method as an IVD medical device for automated isolation of human genomic DNA from whole blood.   Because the Maxwell® CSC Blood DNA Kit is manufactured to such strict specifications, you can count on consistent, high quality DNA suitable for use in downstream amplification assays. Furthermore the intuitive interface…

The Maxwell® CSC DNA FFPE Kit is used in combination with the Maxwell® CSC Instrument to provide an easy method for efficient, automated purification of genomic DNA (gDNA) from human FFPE breast, lung or colon tissue samples.   The Maxwell® CSC DNA FFPE (formalin fixed, paraffin embedded) kit is intended for use, in combination with the Maxwell® CSC Instrument and the Maxwell® CSC DNA FFPE purification method, as an…

The Maxwell® 16 LEV RNA FFPE Purification Kit is designed to extract RNA rapidly from FFPE samples using the Maxwell® 16 Instrument (Cat.# AS2000 and AS3000).   The FFPE kit is specifically designed for optimal purification of RNA from 5μm thin sections of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples. The Maxwell® 16 LEV RNA FFPE Purification Kit is optimized to yield a final RNA concentration that maximi…

All BRAND PCR products are available in white plastic, uniformly colored with titanium dioxide (TiO2) for optimal results when performing quantitative PCR (gPCR) with fluorescent signals.   BRAND microcentrifuge tubes fit most common rotors and may be spun up to 20,000 RCF (10,000 RCF for 0.5mL). Manufactured from virgin polypropylene, these highly translucent tubes are free from flash, air bubbles, and streaks. Caps are…

BRAND UV-Cuvettes are a popular disposable alternative to quartz spectrophotometry cuvettes. They are excellent for DNA, RNA, and protein analyses as well as many other applications between 230-900nm. BRAND UV-Cuvettes are a more convenient and economical choice than quartz cuvettes. They eliminate the risk of cross-contamination from reuse and the need for cuvette washing. The proprietary material offers chemical compatibi…

High quality PCR products for improved PCR efficiency.

The BRAND Liquid Handling Station pipetting robot handles routine tasks at high speed and with the highest precision. The LHS closes the gap between electronic pipettes and highly complex, expensive pipetting robots. It is a quiet and compact instrument with a unique front door allowing it be set up in tight quarters. The instrument has 7 working positions and 5 available liquid ends with single channel volumes up to 1000uL an…

Automated DNA Extraction from FFPE Tissues

Automated Purification of High-Quality Total RNA with an Enhanced miRNA Enrichment

Preformulated PCR Master Mix Components to Determine Optimal PCR Amplification Conditions

Standardized Screening Panel Amplify key functional regions associated w/Azoospermia Factor (AZF)

Automated ccfDNA Purification with a Simple Three-Step Protocol