ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit
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ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit
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ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit

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The ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit uses magnetic bead-based technology to allow rapid and efficient isolation of genomic DNA from fungalRead more
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Catalog NumberNo. of ReactionsSample Type
CS1800096 PrepsFungi, Plants
CS1800010960 PrepsLeaf, Seeds
Catalog number CS18000
Price (USD)
790.00
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Sample Type:
Fungi, Plants
Price (USD)
790.00
Each
Add to cart

The ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit uses magnetic bead-based technology to allow rapid and efficient isolation of genomic DNA from fungal and plant samples, including leaves, tissues and seeds, in less than 15 minutes after lysate preparation.
• Optimized for higher-purity DNA extraction
• Compatible with high-throughput protocols
• Ideal for a variety of downstream applications

Rapid, Three Step, pH Based Purification Protocol
The ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit allows purification of genomic DNA from between 50-100 mg of fungi and plant samples, including leaves, tissues and seeds (Figure 1), to yield up to 7 μg of gDNA typically in less than 15 minutes following sample preparation and lysis. The ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit uses magnetic beads with a unique, ionizable functional group whose affinity for nucleic acids is pH-dependent to facilitate nucleic acid purification. Genomic DNA is isolated without the use of centrifugation or organic solvents, and is of higher purity than silica-prepared DNA, which is typically contaminated with guanidine salts.

Compatible with Single Tube and High-Throughput Protocols
The ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit is designed for automated processing of both small numbers of samples individually, as well as large numbers of samples using a liquid handling robot or a multi-channel pipette.

For processing up to 24 individual samples at a time the MagnaRack™ two-piece magnetic separation tube rack is required. This rack consists of a magnetic base station and a removable tube rack, which can hold up to 24 microcentrifuge tubes and can be used with most ChargeSwitch™ products.

For high-throughput applications utilizing 96 well blocks, the 96-Well Magnetic Separator is required. This rack can hold and separate up to 96 magnetic bead samples in a deep well plate when placed on top of the magnetic base station.

Improved Performance in Demanding Downstream Applications
The ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit ensures reliable performance of the resulting gDNA and is routinely used for the most sensitive applications, including genetically modified organism (GMO) screening. Other downstream applications include PCR, restriction enzyme digestion, and Southern blotting.

For Research Use Only. Not intended for diagnostic procedures.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
FormatKit
Isolation TechnologyChargeSwitch Chemistry
Sample TypeFungi, Plants
For Use With (Application)PCR, Southern Blotting, Sequencing, Cloning
Green FeaturesFewer resources used and less waste, Less hazardous
High-throughput CompatibilityHigh-throughput Compatible
No. of Reactions96 Preps
Product LineChargeSwitch™
Product TypegDNA Plant Kit
Quantity96 Preps
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
TargetGenomic DNA
Test Time15 min.
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage

All components of the ChargeSwitch™ gDNA Plant Kit are shipped at room temperature. Upon receipt, store RNase A at 4°C. Store all other kit components at room temperature.

Components:
• ChargeSwitch™ Magnetic Beads (25 mg/mL in 10 mM MES, pH 5.0, 10 mM NaCl, 0.1% Tween 20)
• ChargeSwitch™ Lysis Buffer (L18)
• ChargeSwitch™ Precipitation Buffer (N5)
• ChargeSwitch™ Wash Buffer (W12)
• ChargeSwitch™ Elution Buffer (E6; 10 mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.5 with 1 mM EDTA)
• RNase A (5 mg/mL in 10 mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.5, 10 mM EDTA)
• 10% SDS in deionized water
• 10% Detergent (D1)

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I used water to elute my plasmid instead of the Elution Buffer with my ChargeSwitch kit, but saw very low plasmid yield. Why is this?

We strongly recommend using the Elution Buffer provided in the kit, and do not recommend elution with water. If you need to elute in any other buffer, be sure to use a buffer of pH 8.5-9.0 for efficient DNA elution.

What is the difference between the ChargeSwitch Pro kit and the Charge-Switch Pro filter kit?

The filter kit is based upon a dual nested column design, which facilitates the fastest and simplest protocol for obtaining high quality plasmid (less than 10 EU/µg DNA). Modified wash buffer 1 removes more endotoxin.

What is the typical yield when using the ChargeSwitch Pro Filter Plasmid Mini or Midi Kits?

The typical yield is 25 µg from a 5 mL culture for the ChargeSwitch Pro mini kit, 200 µg from a 25 mL culture for the midi kit, and 800 µg from a 100 mL culture from the maxi kit. The plasmid size range for the kits is typically 3-9 kb.

I'm interested in isolating plant DNA, but am worried about the abundance of carbohydrates and complex polysaccharides in the tissue. What kit do you recommend for this?

We offer several kits specifically designed to isolate plant DNA depending on the amount of starting material and chemistry you are interested in using. Please use this link for a comparison of our kits available for plant DNA extraction.

How does ChargeSwitch technology work?

Based on a patented switchable chemistry, ChargeSwitch purification utilizes the charge on a solid surface for nucleic acid capture. At lower pH, the surface chemistry holds a positive charge and attracts nucleic acid. At higher pH, the surface chemistry is neutral and any bound nucleic acid is released.