Total RNA Extraction Kit for qPCR

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University of Toronto
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Graduate Student

Company:

Thermo Scientific

Product Name:

GeneJET RNA Purification Kit

Catalog Number:

K0731

Purpose was to extract total RNA from mammalian cells in culture (MEFS). Extracted RNA would be treated with DNAseI followed by cDNA synthesis. qPCR was performed using the resulting cDNA.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Total RNA extraction kt (from culutured cells)

Starting Material

Pelleted MEFS

Protocol Overview

Cells were collected in PBS and pelleted. Protocol was followed as described in kit. The eluting volume was decreased by half (~40ul) to increase the resulting RNA concentration for downstream applications. RNA quality was monitored by Nanodrop (260/280 ratio) . Great yield and very convenient kit.

Tips

Enusre you collect at least 500k cells and use filter tips to avoid RNA degradation

Results Summary

Kit works great and all you need are: Filtered tips, ethanol for the buffers and a bench top mini centrifuge. Many downstream applications possible including qPCR.

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Simple protocol and very fast turnover.

The Bad

Can be a bit expensive but kit enusres a high qulaity RNA recovery.

The Bottom Line

Quick protocol and reliable kit.

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