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PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit

For isolation of intracellular RNA, including miRNA, from whole blood

  • Effective isolation of intracellular RNA, including miRNA
  • Standardized sample processing prior to analysis
  • Integrated DNase treatment for removal of gDNA
  • Isolation can be automated on QIAcube instruments 

Feature

Specification

Format

Spin column

Technology 

Silica membrane

Sample amount

2.5 mL

Elution volume 

80 µL

Main sample type

Whole blood

Time per run  

  • Manual: 90 min/12 samples
  • Automated: 125 min/12 samples*

Typical RNA yield

3–18 µg/2.5 mL sample

RNA purity

1.8–2.2 (A260/A280)

Processing

  • Manual: centrifugation
  • Automated: QIAcube instruments

*Reduced hands-on time.


Intended Use

The PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit is intended for the purification of total RNA (including miRNA) from whole blood collected in PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes.

For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. No claim or representation is intended to provide information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease. The performance characteristics of this product have not been fully established.

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Details

Performance

The protocols of the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit provide optimal binding conditions for several RNA species. The total RNA isolated includes mRNA and RNA molecules smaller than 200 nucleotides, such as 5.8S rRNA, 5S rRNA, tRNAs, and miRNAs (Figure 1). The chemistry of the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit is complimentary to various downstream applications including QIAGEN's PCR technologies. The obtained high quality miRNA can be analyzed using the QIAGEN miScript PCR System(Figure 2) or miRCURY LNA miRNA Probe PCR System (Figure 3).

*This product is discontinued and my not be available for purchase in your region.

Principle

Copy numbers of individual RNA species in blood can change significantly during storage or transport at ambient temperature, making reliable studies of gene expression difficult. Both stabilization of RNA molecules after collection and an efficient RNA isolation protocol are needed to maximize insights into expression profiles of whole blood. Based on proven silica-membrane technology in trusted spin column format, and when combined with PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes, the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit provides the chemistry and rapid procedure to isolate high-quality total RNA and miRNA.

Procedure

Cell lysis and stabilization of intracellular RNA takes place upon collection of whole blood in PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes, effectively preventing changes to gene expression profiles by ex vivo gene regulation or RNA degradation. After removal of cellular debris, kit buffers provide optimal conditions for RNA molecules to bind to the silica membrane. Contaminants are washed away and trace DNA is removed by treatment with DNase I. Pure RNA, including miRNA, is then eluted in a low-salt elution buffer and denatured by heating (Figure 4).

Applications

The isolated RNA is ready for use in a wide range of downstream applications, including:

  • cDNA synthesis
  • Gene expression arrays
  • End-point RT-PCR
  • Quantitative RT-PCR, including TaqMan technology
  • Next-generation sequencing
Blood was collected in PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes and stored for 20–24 hours at room temperature before freezing at –15 to –30°C. RNA was isolated using the PAXgene Blood RNA Kit (RNA kit) or the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit (miRNA kit). [A] Isolated RNA was analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis. [B] Isolated RNA was analyzed using the Agilent Small RNA LabChip. Small RNA species were significantly enriched when using the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit.

Figure 1. High yields of small RNA species.

Blood was collected in PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes and stored for 20–24 hours at room ...
Blood was collected in PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes and stored for 20–24 hours at room temperature before freezing at –15 to–30°C. RNA was isolated using the PAXgene Blood RNA Kit or the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit, as indicated. miRNA was analyzed using the QIAGEN miScript PCR System, with the indicated miScript Primer Assays. The lower CT values for RNA isolated using the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit indicate higher amounts of miRNA .

Figure 2. Analysis of miRNA species.

Blood was collected in PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes and stored for 20–24 hours at room ...
Blood was collected in PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes and stored for 24 hours at room temperature before freezing at –20°C. RNA was isolated using the PAXgene Blood RNA Kit or the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit, as indicated. miRNA was analyzed using the QIAGEN miRCURY LNA miRNA Probe PCR system, with the indicated miRCURY LNA Primer Assays. The lower CT values for RNA isolated using the PAXgene Blood miRNA Kit indicate higher amounts of miRNA.

Figure 3: Analysis of miRNA using miRCURY LNA miRNA Probe PCR Assays with miRCURY LNA miRNA Probe PCR System

Blood was collected in PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes and stored for 24 hours at room ...
Image of PAXgene Blood miRNA procedure.

Figure 4. PAXgene Blood miRNA procedure.

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