Low binding beads for greater RT PCR sensitivity and range

Low Binding Grinding Beads

OPS Diagnostics, LLC

291 Route 22 East

Salem Industrial Park

Building 6

Lebanon, NJ 08833

TEL: (908) 253-3444

FAX: (908) 575-1660

Email: info@btc-bti.com

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Low Binding grinding beads are treated with a proprietary process that alters the surface of the bead which results in less non-specific binding to its surface (see application note). Low Binding beads consistently provide better protein and nucleic acid yields. When used to prepare bacteria for quantitative PCR, improved yields lead greater range and linearity. Low Binding beads are available in both silica (soda lime) and zirconium oxide in five sizes. Silica beads are suitable for general grinding applications while zirconium beads have greater density and thus high impact power. Recommend size applications: 100 μm - Bacteria, sonication additive 200 μm - Bacteria, small yeasts (e.g., Pichia) 400 μm - Yeasts (Saccharomyces) 800 μm - Molds, pollen
Item	Product Number	List Price
100 μm Low Binding Silica Beads, 200 gm	BLBG 100-200-11	$130
100 μm Low Binding Zirconium Beads, 250 gm	BLBZ 100-250-14	$182
200 μm Low Binding Zirconium Beads, 250 gm	BLBZ 200-250-09	$182
400 μm Low Binding Silica Beads, 200 gm	BLBG 400-200-06	$130
800 μm Low Binding Silica Beads, 200 gm	BLBG 800-200-03	$130

Updated January 10, 2010