DNA methylation profiling Gene specific profiling Whole blood (human)

Get tips on using EasySep™ Human Cord Blood CD34 Positive Selection Kit II to perform Cell Isolation CD34+ cells

Get tips on using EpiTect Whole Bisulfitome Kit (25) to perform Whole Genome Amplification Human

When extracting nucleic acids from cell cultures, thorough homogenization of cells via vortexing in lysis buffer is very necessary. Choose the best RNA isolation method keeping in mind the downstream applications, generally, column-based isolations result in clean and concentrated RNA samples. Downstream applications like sequencing and cDNA synthesis require high-quality RNA, always treat the samples with DNases and check their integrity by running a gel.

An alternative to culture-based cell death detection is an assessment of other cell viability indicators using fluorescent dyes, including membrane potential and membrane integrity. Live/Dead assays differentiates live and dead cells using membrane integrity as a proxy for cell viability and are based on a fluorescent staining procedure followed by detection using flow cytometry. However, samples preparation for such flow cytometry-based techniques could be challenging. Cell harvesting by trypsinization, mechanical or enzymatic cell disaggregation from tissues, extensive centrifugation steps, may all lead to preferential loss of apoptotic cells. To overcome this strictly follow manufacturers instruction of the detection kit.

Get tips on using Gentra Puregene Blood Kit to perform DNA isolation / purification Tissue - blood / plasma

Isolating RNA from tissues and paraffin-embedded tissue samples can be challenging due to cross-linking of biomolecules and fragmented nucleic acids. The best solution is to slice the tissues into smaller pieces and make a homogenate solution (using tissue homogenizer or grinding liquid nitrogen frozen samples) in presence of RNAse inhibitors. The homogenization process should be carried out on dry ice to maintain the integrity of RNA.

Get tips on using Whole Rat Genome Microarray Kit, 4x44K to perform Microarray Gene expression arrays - Rat chorid plexus Cyanine 3

Get tips on using CpGenome Universal Methylated DNA to perform PCR Methylation specific PCR - Mammalian DNA