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Direct-zol RNA Miniprep Kits
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Highlights
- Easy Handling: Bypass chloroform, phase separation and precipitation steps.
- NGS-Ready: Ultra-pure RNA without phenol carryover. No DNA contamination (DNase I included).
- Non-Biased: Complete RNA recovery without miRNA loss.
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Product Description
Technical Specifications
Compatibility | TRIzol®, RNAzol®, QIAzol®, TriPure™, TriSure™ and all other acid-guanidinium-phenol based solutions can be used in place of TRI Reagent®. |
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Equipment | Microcentrifuge, vortex |
Sample Inactivation | TRI Reagent® (provided with R2051, R2053) inhibits RNase activity and inactivates viruses and other infectious agents. |
Sample Source | Any sample stored and preserved in TRI Reagent®, TRIzol® or similar (animal cells, tissue, bacteria, yeast, fecal, biological fluids, and in vitro processed RNA (e.g., transcription products, DNase-treated or labeled RNA)). |
Size Range | Total RNA ≥ 17 nt |
Yield | 50 µg RNA (binding capacity), ≥25 µl (elution volume) |
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Q1: Is DNase I available for individual purchase?
All kit components are available for purchase separately.
Q2: How to store DNase-I following resuspension?
Lyophilized DNase I is stable at room temperature. Once resuspended, store frozen aliquots. Minimize freeze thaw cycles as much as possible. Freeze thaw will lower DNase activity.
Q3: Is the kit compatible with samples stored in DNA/RNA Shield?
Yes, bring samples homogenized and stored in DNA/RNA Shield to room temperature (20-30ºC). Add an equal volume (1:1) of TRIzol/TRI Reagent and mix well. Proceed with RNA Purification.
Q4: Is Direct-zol suitable for very small numbers of cells?
Yes, the Direct-zol MicroPrep (#R2060) is designed and capable of purifying RNA down to single cell inputs (picogram amounts). A sensitive quantification method is needed (e.g. Qubit, qPCR, etc.)
Q5: Is it possible to extract proteins with the Direct-zol RNA kits?
Yes, proteins can be acetone precipitated from the column flowthrough. Please see the Protein Purification appendix in the protocol.
Q6: Is the DNase-I treatment necessary?
If the downstream application requires DNA-free RNA, we recommend performing the DNase I treatment.
Q7: Can samples be stored in TRIzol/TRI Reagent prior to processing?
Yes, samples in TRIzol/TRI Reagent or similar are stable overnight at room temperature and can be stored frozen (-80C). Be sure to lyse and homogenize the sample well prior to freezing. Bring the sample to room temperature prior to RNA Purification.
Q8: Is it possible to isolate DNA with the Direct-zol RNA kits?
Direct-zol DNA/RNA (R2080) kits can isolate DNA from TRIzol
Q9: Is the RNA suitable for Next-Gen sequencing or other sensitive downstream applications?
Yes, the RNA is high quality (A260/A280 >1.8, A260/A230 >1.8) and suitable for any downstream application, including NGS, RT-PCR, hybridization, etc.
Q10: Which phenol-based reagents are compatible with Direct-zol?
The Direct-zol kits are compatible with TRI Reagent, TRIzol, Qiazol, RNAzol, TriPure, TriSure, etc., and any other acid-guanidinium phenol-based reagents.
Q11: What is the difference between the Direct-zol RNA and Quick-RNA kits?
Direct-zol is for samples stored/collected into TRIzol/similar reagents. Quick-RNA is for all other samples.
Q12: What is the difference between the Direct-zol RNA MiniPrep and the Direct-zol RNA MiniPrep Plus?
Both kits function the same, the only difference is the RNA binding capacity of the column provided with the kit.
Q13: I ran out of RNA Wash Buffer. Can I use something else?
Yes, use 80% ethanol as a substitute. RNA Wash Buffer is also sold separately.
Q14: What is the average RNA yield? (chart)
Input | Average RNA Yield |
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Cells | 10 µg (per 106 cells) |
HeLa | 15 µg |
High Yield Tissue (mouse) | ≥ 30 µg (per 10 mg) |
Spleen | 30-50 µg |
Liver | 40-60 µg |
Low Yield Tissue (mouse) | ≤ 30 µg (per 10 mg) |
Brain, Heart | 5-15 µg |
Muscle | 5-20 µg |
Lung | 10-20 µg |
Intestine | 10-30 µg |
Kidney | 20-30 µg |
Whole Blood | (per 1 ml) |
Porcine | 10-20 µg |
Human | 2-10 µg |
Q15: How to improve purity, RIN scores and eliminate contamination (i.e., A260/230, A260/280 ratios, DNA, phenol, protein, salt, etc.)?
Purity, RIN and/or any type of contamination can result from initial sample preparation (i.e., inefficient lysis of the sample). To improve, increase the volume of the lysis reagent (e.g., TRI Reagent/TRIzol or RNA Lysis Buffer).
Q16: How to improve RNA yield?
- To ensure complete lysis, increase the volume of the lysis reagent (i.e., increase or titrate the volume of TRI Reagent/TRIzol or RNA Lysis Buffer). Lysate should be clear (not opaque or viscous). Pellet debris by centrifugation (if needed) and process the cleared supernatant.
- Prior to adding TRI Reagent/TRIzol or RNA Lysis Buffer, perform enzymatic treatment (Proteinase K; #D3001-2-20) and/or mechanical homogenization (bead beating with ZR BashingBead Lysis Tubes; #S6003) in DNA/RNA Shield (#R1100).
Q17: Is this kit compatible with CTAB-based RNA extraction methods?
Yes, the Direct-zol RNA kits are compatible with CTAB-based RNA extraction methods for polysaccharide-rich and/or phenolics-rich samples (e.g., Pinus, Geranium plants). Please find detailed protocol here.
Cat # | Name | Size | Price | |
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E1010-1-4 | DNA Digestion Buffer | 4 mL | €17,40 | |
E1010-1-16 | DNA Digestion Buffer | 16 mL | €33,50 | |
R2050-1-200 | TRI Reagent | 200 ml | €230,20 | |
R2050-1-50 | TRI Reagent | 50 ml | €74,10 | |
C1078-50 | Zymo-Spin IICR Columns | 50 Pack | €63,50 | |
R1003-3-12 | RNA Wash Buffer | 12 ml | €34,70 | |
R1003-3-48 | RNA Wash Buffer | 48 ml | €121,20 | |
E1010 | DNase I Set | 250 U | €75,50 | |
R2050-2-40 | Direct-zol RNA PreWash (Concentrate) | 40 ml | €48,50 | |
R2050-2-160 | Direct-zol RNA PreWash (Concentrate) | 160 ml | €191,50 | |
C1001-50 | Collection Tubes | 50 Pack | €17,40 | |
R2050 | Direct-zol RNA Miniprep | 50 preps | €214,50 | |
R2052 | Direct-zol RNA Miniprep | 200 preps | €653,80 | |
W1001-6 | DNase/RNase-Free Water | 6 ml | €17,40 | |
W1001-30 | DNase/RNase-Free Water | 30 ml | €25,40 | |
“No phase separation was needed, but you still had the benefits of a Trizol extraction. No need to precipitate and resuspend samples, which means less sample loss during purification.”
- Adina B. (University of Guelph)
“This kit is amazing, I've got a gel comparing the lack of gDNA as shown in the advertising pamphlet. What can I say, except: I love this product!“
- R.K. CSU
“Direct-zol is the most excellent kit for RNA isolation that I ever used in the past 20 years.”
- H.Z. (Harvard Medical School)
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