RNeasy Mini Kit

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Microbiology and Pathology
Graduate Student

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Company:

Qiagen

Product Name:

RNeasy Mini Kit

Catalog Number:

74104

The goal of our research is to determine the impact of bacterial metabolism on pathogenesis. We used RNeasy Mini Kits for isolating bacterial RNA to determine the expression of genes involved in amino acid metabolism.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

RNA Isolation

Starting Material

Lysed bacterial cells

Protocol Overview

This kit was used to isolate RNA from Staphylococcus aureus cells. The protocol is very simple and take less than one hour. It's a simple wash and spin protocol. I have found better yields when the lysed cells in RLT buffer are left in 100% ethanol overnight rather than finishing the protocol in one day.

Tips

I have found better yields when the lysed cells in RLT buffer are left in 100% ethanol overnight rather than finishing the protocol in one day.

Results Summary

Usually get high yields of RNA over 1000ng/ul.

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Easy and fast

The Bad

Better yields when the protocol is split into two days.

The Bottom Line

Easy.

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