TRIzol™ Max™ Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit
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TRIzol™ Max™ Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit
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TRIzol™ Max™ Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit

The TRIzol™ Max™ Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit provides a simple and reliable method to improve the isolation of intact totalRead more
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Catalog number 16096040
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The TRIzol™ Max™ Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit provides a simple and reliable method to improve the isolation of intact total RNA from gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The kit utilizes both the Max™ Bacterial Enhancement Reagent and TRIzol™ Reagent to inactivate endogenous RNases and promote protein denaturing, improving RNA quality and integrity. Isolation of RNA takes about an hour.

Key Features of the TRIzol™ Max™ Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit:
• Formulated for the isolation of RNA from both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
• Uses two technologies for maximum RNA yield and purity
• Minimizes time required for RNA isolation by eliminating enzymatic and mechanical lytic steps

Two Products in One Kit
The TRIzol™ Max™ Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit combines Max™ Bacterial Enhancement Reagent with TRIzol™ Reagent. A 5-minute pre-treatment of bacteria with Max™ Bacterial Enhancement Reagent, containing chelating agents, detergent and buffer, denatures bacterial proteins and effectively deactivates endogenous RNases. Subsequent bacterial lysis by TRIzol™ Reagent generates a high-quality, minimally degraded RNA product.

Purified RNA is Ideal for Use with a Variety of Applications and Products
Bacterial RNA isolated using the TRIzol™ Max™ Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit is suitable for downstream applications such as real-time PCR (qPCR), RT-PCR, northern blotting, nuclease protection assays, cDNA synthesis, microarray analysis, and dot blot hybridization.

For Research Use Only. Not intended for animal or human diagnostic or therapeutic use.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Isolation TechnologyOrganic Extraction
Purification Time1 hr.
Elution Volume50 μL
Sample TypeBacteria (Gram +/-)
Final Product TypeTotal RNA
High-throughput CompatibilityNot High-throughput Compatible (Manual)
For Use With (Application)RT-PCR, qPCR, cDNA library construction, NGS, microarray analysis, blot hybridization, Northern blotting, in vitro translation, nuclease protection assays, nucleic acid labeling
Quantity200 Preps
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Starting Material AmountCells: ≤108
Bacterial culture: 1.5 mL
YieldGram-negative bacteria: >20 μg
Gram-positive bacteria: ≤3 μg
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
• 2 x 20 mL Max Bacterial Enhancement Reagent; room temperature
• 200 mL TRIzol Reagent; room temperature

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I'd like to isolate RNA from gram-positive bacteria. What products can you recommend for me? Is a modified lysis protocol needed?

For bacterial samples, you could use our TRIzol Max Bacterial RNA Isolation Kit (Cat. No. 16096040), that contains an extra reagent during homogenization to help with lysis of the bacterial cell walls. You could also use our PureLink RNA Mini Kit (Cat. No. 12183018A), for which you would need to prepare a lyosyme solution to lyse the cell wall.

The TRIzol Reagent protocol specifies centrifugation speeds of 12,000 x g for 10 mins for RNA precipitation, but my centrifuge only goes up to 5,000 x g. Can I still perform my experiment?

Yes, centrifugation speeds as low as 5,000 to 6,000 x g have been used, but the centrifugation time should be doubled to get the expected yields.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our RNA Sample Collection, Protection, and Isolation Support Center.

I accidentally added too much chloroform to my TRIzol Reagent reaction. What should I do?

If a large amount of chloroform was inadvertently added, you can add more TRIzol Reagent so that the ratio of 0.2 mL chloroform:1 mL TRIzol Reagent is maintained. If too much chloroform is added, this can drive the DNA, and eventually the protein, into the aqueous phase.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our RNA Sample Collection, Protection, and Isolation Support Center.

I inadvertently added isopropanol instead of chloroform. What should I do?

If isopropanol is inadvertently added at this step instead of chloroform, add more isopropanol to precipitate everything, then resuspend the pellet in TRIzol Reagent and use the protocol as specified. RNA yields will be compromised, but it may be possible to obtain a product in RT-PCR. A detailed protocol follows:

(1) Add more isopropanol so that the total volume of isopropanol equals the volume of TRIzol Reagent used. Spin at 7500 x g for 10 min at 4 degrees C.
(2) Pour off supernatant; allow relatively compacted pellet to air dry (doesn't have to be completely dry, just reduce the volume of ispropanol).
(3) Estimate the size of the pellet in microliters; add at least 15–20 volumes of TRIzol Reagent (e.g., for a 100 µL pellet, add at least 1.5 mL TRIzol Reagent).
(4) Break the pellet up well (you may have to use a hand-held homogenizer). Store the solution for 10–15 min. at room temperature; every 5 min or so, shake it by hand to make certain it is well dispersed.
(5) Proceed with the TRIzol Reagent protocol as written (i.e., add chloroform). Results will not be optimal, but it may be possible to get a product in RT-PCR.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our RNA Sample Collection, Protection, and Isolation Support Center.

What carrier do you recommend for isolation of RNA with TRIzol Reagent?

Glycogen can be included with your sample to improve yield, and remains with the RNA (glycogen is water soluble). Polyacrylamide can also be used as a carrier to precipitate small amounts of RNA.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our RNA Sample Collection, Protection, and Isolation Support Center.

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