Brands

<h2>What are ChIP kits?</h2>
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ChIP (chromatin immunoprecipitation) kits provide all the components needed to enrich a specific protein-DNA complex from fixed, sheared chromatin using an antibody against the protein of interest, whether a histone modification like H3K4me3 or a DNA-binding protein like a transcription factor. A complete ChIP kit covers: formaldehyde crosslinking of proteins to DNA in intact cells or tissue, cell lysis and nuclear extraction, chromatin shearing to appropriate fragment sizes, immunoprecipitation using an antibody pre-bound to protein A/G beads, sequential washing to remove non-specific binding, elution of the antibody-protein-DNA complex, de-crosslinking to release the DNA, and purification of the enriched DNA for downstream analysis.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/epigenetics/chip-kits/buffers">Buffers: </a>for immunoprecipitation, chromatin preparation, elution, and washing workflows. Includes Chromatin Shearing Buffer, MN Digestion Buffer, and Chromatin Wash Buffers, designed to support efficient chromatin cleanup, fragmentation, and recovery in ChIP assays
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<h2>How to choose and use ChIP kits</h2>
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Decide between sonication-based and enzymatic chromatin shearing
Sonication shears chromatin mechanically into fragments typically 200&ndash;1000 bp through several optimized burst-and-cool cycles, while enzymatic kits use micrococcal nuclease (MNase) or similar enzymes to cleave chromatin at accessible linker regions. Each approach has different resolution characteristics and cell-type-specific optimization requirements.
Confirm your ChIP kit is compatible with your antibody and magnetic bead format
Most modern ChIP kits use magnetic protein A or protein G Dynabeads to capture the antibody-antigen complex during immunoprecipitation, and matching the bead type to the antibody species and isotype is important for efficient capture and low background.
Plan sonication optimization as a required step before your ChIP experiment
Fragment size after sonication, ideally 200&ndash;750 bp for most ChIP-seq applications, must be confirmed by gel electrophoresis or Bioanalyzer before proceeding, since fragment size directly affects both immunoprecipitation efficiency and the resolution of the resulting ChIP-seq data.
Include an input chromatin control and an isotype control antibody
Running an aliquot of the pre-immunoprecipitation chromatin as an input control normalizes for differences in chromatin accessibility across the genome, while an isotype-matched antibody control establishes background enrichment levels above which true binding sites can be distinguished.
Keep all steps after cell lysis cold to prevent protein degradation
Chromatin prepared for ChIP is sensitive to protease activity and non-specific interactions after formaldehyde fixation, and including protease inhibitors in all lysis and wash buffers, as well as keeping samples cold throughout, reduces background and preserves specificity of the immunoprecipitation.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Sonication requires careful optimization for each cell type and instrument, typically involving pilot experiments at varying pulse widths, total times, and rest intervals, with fragment size evaluated by gel electrophoresis after de-crosslinking to confirm the target range of 200&ndash;750 bp before a full ChIP experiment is run. As of 2026, low-input and ultra-low-input ChIP kits continue to expand access to ChIP experiments from limited cell numbers such as primary cell populations and rare clinical samples, while nano-ChIP and CUT&amp;RUN approaches provide complementary alternatives for very low cell inputs where classical ChIP requires too many cells.
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ChIP Kits

MSDS

Protocol

ZR-96 ChIP DNA Clean & Concentrator

ZR-96 ChIP DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator (D5206) by Zymo Research — 96-well plate format, 15-minute workflow. Recovers 70–90% of ChIP DNA (50 bp–10 kb); elution ≥10 µl per well. Available in 2×96 and 4×96 prep sizes. All components room-temperature stable.

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ZR-96 ChIP DNA Clean & Concentrator™ (2 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 ChIP DNA Clean & Concentrator™ (4 x 96 Preps.)

<h2>What are DNA Cleanup Kits?</h2>
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DNA cleanup kits purify and concentrate pre-extracted or pre-amplified DNA by removing enzymes, salts, organic solvents (phenol, chloroform), unincorporated nucleotides, RNA, detergents, and other contaminants from DNA solutions using silica-membrane spin columns with a bind-wash-elute protocol. Unlike PCR cleanup kits that are specifically optimized to remove primers and dNTPs from PCR reactions, DNA cleanup kits accept broader input chemistries - including post-phenol-chloroform extraction DNA, genomic DNA in high-salt lysis buffers, restriction digest reactions, and dilute DNA solutions requiring concentration - and elute DNA in minimal volumes (as little as 6 ul) for immediate use in downstream applications. Use a DNA cleanup kit whenever your DNA preparation contains inhibitors incompatible with downstream enzymatic reactions, when residual phenol must be removed, or when dilute DNA must be concentrated into a small volume.
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DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator&trade; (DCC): Efficient spin-column systems (5, 25, 100, 500 preps) created to concentrate low-concentration DNA into ultra-pure, transfection-quality volumes.
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Genomic DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator: Tailored procedures for extracting large templates while maintaining genomic integrity for long-read sequencing uses.
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Select-a-Size DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator&trade;: Tailored systems for the recovery of size-specific fragments, efficiently eliminating adapter dimers and non-target amplicons.
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ZR-96 DNA Cleanup Systems: Scalable 96-well and MagBead configurations designed for high-throughput, automated processes while ensuring reproducibility-validated outcomes.
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<h2>How to Choose a DNA Cleanup Kit</h2>
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Capacity and Input Volume
Zymo DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator kits are available in formats matched to DNA input mass: DCC-5 (&lt;=5 ug input, elute &gt;=6 ul), DCC-25 (&lt;=25 ug input, elute &gt;=25 ul), DCC-100 (&lt;=100 ug input, elute &gt;=25 ul). Choose the format whose maximum capacity exceeds your expected DNA input by at least 2-fold to avoid column overloading, which reduces yield and purity. For genomic DNA preparations from tissue (typically 5-30 ug), DCC-25 or DCC-100 is appropriate.
Minimum Elution Volume and Concentration
For maximum DNA concentration, Zymo DCC-5 elutes in 6 ul - the industry minimum for standard silica columns. If the input volume is 500 ul (1 ng/ul) and the elution is 6 ul, the final concentration reaches approximately 80 ng/ul (assuming 95% recovery), a concentration suitable for transfection, electroporation, and microinjection.
Size Selectivity
Standard DNA cleanup kits retain all DNA &gt;=100 bp. If size selection is also required, use gel extraction (for specific band isolation) or AMPure XP beads (for size-range selection by bead: volume ratio adjustment) rather than a standard cleanup kit.
Post-Phenol-Chloroform Cleanup
For DNA recovered from phenol-chloroform extraction, add 5 volumes of binding buffer and 2 volumes of 100% ethanol to the aqueous phase before column loading. The organic solvent in residual phenol or chloroform does not significantly impair column binding at these dilutions. Multiple column reloads allow processing of large aqueous-phase volumes through a single column.
RNase A Treatment for DNA-Only Preparations
For gDNA preparations that must be RNA-free for optical mapping or certain long-read sequencing library kits, add RNase A (100 ug/ml) to the DNA solution, incubate at 37 degrees C for 10 minutes, then proceed directly to DCC cleanup. The RNase digestion products are removed during the wash steps.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Zymo DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator kits use a single-buffer system with Zymo-Spin column technology and recover DNA from PCR, enzymatic reactions, phenol-chloroform extractions, and dilute solutions. DNA is eluted in volumes as small as 6 ul, providing up to 80-fold concentration from 500 ul inputs. The kits remove enzymes, proteins, salts, organic solvents, dyes, unincorporated nucleotides, primers, and other small molecules, delivering DNA ready for restriction digestion, ligation, sequencing, Southern blotting, transfection, and long-read library preparation. DNA cleanup and concentration are standard workflow steps in genomics laboratories at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, where removing trace inhibitors from gDNA before library preparation significantly improves NGS library complexity and uniformity.
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DNA Cleanup Kits

DataSheet

ZR-96 DNA Clean & Concentrator-5 (Deep Well)

D4023 by Zymo Research — ZR-96 DNA Clean & Concentrator-5 deep-well format; 2 × 96 preps; ≥10 µL elution; 50 bp–23 kb; ≤5 µg binding per well; 70–95% recovery; ~15 min for 96 samples.

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ZR-96 DNA Clean & Concentrator™-5 (2 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 DNA Clean & Concentrator™-5 (4 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 DNA Clean-Up Kit

D4017 by Zymo Research is the ZR-96 DNA Clean-Up Kit — a 96-well shallow-well spin-plate system (2 × 96 preps) that purifies DNA from PCR and enzymatic reactions in 20 minutes. Recovery of 70–90% for fragments 75 bp–10 kb, 50–70% for 11–23 kb; elution into ≥30 µl; A260/A280 &gt;1.8; tolerates up to 5% common detergents. Maximum 5 µg per well. Made in USA by Zymo Research.

ZR-96 DNA Clean-Up Kit (2 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 DNA Clean-Up Kit (4 x 96 Preps.)

<h2>What are DNA Sequencing Cleanup Reagents?</h2>
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DNA sequencing cleanup reagents purify double-stranded DNA at every enzymatic step in genomic library preparation workflows - after end-repair/A-tailing, after adapter ligation (to remove adapter dimers), and after PCR amplification of indexed libraries - removing primers, dNTPs, adapter dimers, buffer salts, and enzymes that inhibit downstream sequencing steps. Adapter dimer removal is the most critical cleanup step: dimers formed during ligation efficiently cluster on Illumina flow cells and produce non-informative reads that reduce effective genome coverage and waste sequencing cost. The Zymo ZR DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit (D4050) and ZR-96 DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit (D4052) use Zymo-Spin silica-membrane column technology to remove dye terminators, unincorporated dNTPs, salts, enzymes, and short oligonucleotides from sequencing reactions in under 10 minutes, eluting purified DNA ready for capillary electrophoresis or downstream NGS steps. Perform cleanup after every adapter ligation step in Illumina library preparation - skipping this step and proceeding to amplification will amplify adapter dimers exponentially, and the resulting library cannot be rescued by cleanup after PCR.
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ZR DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit&trade;: A rapid-velocity spin-column system designed to isolate ultra-pure templates without the risk of ethanol carryover or inhibitory salt precipitation.
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ZR-96 DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit: A high-throughput 96-well platform optimized for automated liquid handlers, delivering reproducibility-tested results across massive genomic cohorts.
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<h2>How to Choose a DNA Sequencing Cleanup Reagent</h2>
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Individual Tube vs. 96-Well Plate Format
The Zymo ZR DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit (D4050) processes individual reactions in a standard microcentrifuge - the right format for low-volume sequencing labs running 1-24 reactions per session. The ZR-96 DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit (D4052) processes 96 samples simultaneously using a 96-well spin plate with a centrifuge, reducing per-sample hands-on time for high-throughput sequencing workflows. Choose the 96-well format when running 48 or more sequencing reactions per session.
Dye Terminator Removal
Both ZR kits are validated for removal of BigDye Terminator v3.1 and equivalent fluorescent dideoxy terminator chemistries - the most common source of dye blob artefacts in Sanger electropherograms. The silica-membrane column binds sequencing extension products while unincorporated terminators, dNTPs, salts, and short oligonucleotides pass through in the wash steps, producing clean sequencing product ready for capillary injection.
Elution Volume
For Sanger sequencing, elute in the minimum recommended volume (6-10 ul) to maximize sequencing signal per injection. For NGS post-ligation cleanup where DNA concentration must be quantified by Qubit HS before library pooling, elute in 20-25 ul to ensure sufficient volume for quantification and downstream steps. Avoid over-eluting in large volumes that dilute the cleaned product below Qubit HS detection limits.
Post-Cleanup QC
For Sanger cleanup: confirm a clean electropherogram from base 30 onward with no dye blob artefacts and read length exceeding 700-800 bases. For NGS library cleanup: confirm with Bioanalyzer or TapeStation that the correct peak insert size is present, no adapter dimer peak is visible at 120-130 bp, and library concentration is &gt;=1 ng/ul for Qubit HS detection. A visible adapter dimer peak after cleanup signals insufficient wash steps, an overloaded column, or excessively high adapter concentration during ligation.
Throughput Scaling
For programs processing more than 96 reactions per day, run multiple ZR-96 plates sequentially on the same centrifuge. The ZR spin-column formats are optimized for manual and semi-automated workflows.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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The Zymo ZR DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit (D4050) and ZR-96 DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit (D4052) use Zymo-Spin column technology to remove dye terminators, dNTPs, salts, enzymes, and unincorporated primers from sequencing reactions, delivering cleaned product ready for capillary electrophoresis or NGS loading. Both kits are validated for BigDye Terminator v3.1 and produce clean electropherograms with read lengths exceeding 800 bases when input cycle-sequencing reactions are prepared under standard conditions. Column-based sequencing cleanup is the standard method for individual and plate-scale Sanger sequencing verification, clone confirmation, and plasmid sequencing at academic molecular biology laboratories at institutions including Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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D4052-Data Sheet

D4052 - MSDS

D4053 - MSDS

D4052-Protocol

ZR-96 DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit

Zymo Research D4052 ZR-96 DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit™. Removes unincorporated dyes, salts, dNTPs, and primers from 5–20 µl dye-terminator sequencing reactions. 96-well format; 15–20 µl elution; 2–10 min protocol. BigDye Terminator v3.1 compatible. 192 preps (D4052) or 384 preps (D4053). Room temperature storage. Made in USA.

Sample storage

ZR-96 DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit™ (2 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 DNA Sequencing Clean-up Kit™ (4 x 96 Preps.)

D4066-Data Sheet

D4066-MSDS

D4066-Protocol

ZR-96 Genomic DNA Clean & Concentrator™-5 Kit

D4066 by Zymo Research — ZR-96 Genomic DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator-5 Kit; 96-well format; up to 5 µg DNA per column; &gt;50 bp to 200 kb; ≥15 µL elution; 70–95% recovery; A260/A280 &gt;1.8; ~20 min protocol; 2×96 preps.

Applicable For

ZR-96 Genomic DNA Clean & Concentrator™-5 Kit (2 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 Genomic DNA Clean & Concentrator™-5 Kit (4 x 96 Preps.)

Devices & Instruments

ZR-96 MagStand

P1005 by Zymo Research is the ZR-96 MagStand, a 96-well format magnetic separation stand compatible with EZ-96 DNA Methylation MagPrep, ZR-96 Genomic DNA MagPrep, Zyppy-96 Plasmid MagBead Miniprep, and Direct-zol-96 MagBead RNA kits. Made in USA.

<h2>What are PCR Cleanup Kits?</h2>
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PCR cleanup kits remove residual PCR reaction components -- primers (&lt;100 bp), primer dimers, unincorporated dNTPs, DNA polymerase, buffer salts, and mineral oil - from PCR amplification products using silica-membrane spin columns and a bind-wash-elute protocol. The purified PCR amplicon (&gt;=100 bp) is recovered in 20-50 ul of water or elution buffer, free of inhibitors that would interfere with downstream steps, including Sanger sequencing, restriction enzyme digestion, ligation, NGS library preparation, and in vitro transcription. The procedure takes 5-10 minutes using a standard microcentrifuge with no organic solvents, precipitation, or centrifugation spins beyond the bind/wash/elute steps. Use a PCR cleanup kit immediately after PCR whenever the downstream application requires an inhibitor-free amplicon - primers and excess dNTPs left in the reaction will reduce sequencing quality, compete in ligation reactions, and inflate NGS background noise.
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Oligo Clean &amp; Concentrator: Precisely designed systems for the quick retrieval of single-stranded DNA, RNA, and oligonucleotides from enzymatic processes.
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OneStep&trade; PCR Inhibitor Removal: Tailored columns and 96-well formats engineered to eliminate polyphenols, humic acids, and lipids that hinder PCR kinetics.
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ssDNA/RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator&trade;: An adaptable method for purifying and concentrating small nucleic acid segments, ensuring isoform specificity.
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ZR-96 High-Throughput Systems: Scalable formats of 96-well plates designed for automated lab processes, guaranteeing reproducibility-validated outcomes across extensive sample groups.
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<h2>How to Choose a PCR Cleanup Kit</h2>
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Binding Capacity
Standard PCR cleanup columns bind up to 5-25 ug of DNA, depending on the kit; 25 ug capacity (Thermo Fisher GeneJET) accommodates typical preparative PCR reactions. For high-yield PCR reactions producing &gt;25 ug of amplicon, split the reaction across two columns and pool the eluates, or use a higher-capacity kit format.
Fragment Size Range
Standard PCR cleanup kits retain fragments &gt;=100 bp and discard everything shorter. For amplicons between 70 and 100 bp (e.g., short RT-qPCR products or miRNA amplicons), use a kit with an extended lower size limit -- the Thermo Fisher GeneJET kit retains fragments from 25 bp to 20 kb, covering this range. For amplicons shorter than 25 bp, conventional silica-column cleanup will not work; use gel purification or size-selective bead cleanup (e.g., AMPure XP at adjusted bead ratios).
Minimum Elution Volume
If the downstream application requires a high DNA concentration (Sanger sequencing needs &gt;20 ng/ul input), select a kit that elutes in as little as 20-25 ul without significant yield loss.&nbsp;
pH Indicator
Kits include a pH indicator dye in the binding buffer that turns yellow when the pH is correct for DNA binding and remains orange/red if the pH is too high (causing DNA loss). This is useful when purifying PCR products amplified in high-pH buffers. Kits without pH indicators require careful attention to binding buffer volume ratios to ensure efficient DNA adsorption.
96-Well Throughput
For screening workflows producing multiple amplicons per sample, use 96-well PCR purification plates with vacuum manifolds for simultaneous processing of all 96 wells. 96-well formats are essential for high-throughput genotyping and sequencing library preparation pipelines.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Key benchmarks for PCR cleanup kits: &gt;=70% DNA recovery for fragments 100 bp-10 kb, A260/A280 &gt;= 1.7 in eluate, complete removal of primers and dNTPs (confirmed by capillary electrophoresis with no peaks below 100 bp), and elution in &lt;=50 ul of water or TE. The Thermo Scientific GeneJET PCR Purification Kit specifies recovery rates up to 100% with a binding capacity of 25 ug per column in a 5-minute protocol. AAT Bioquest study comparing commercial PCR cleanup kit performance confirmed that silica-column kits consistently achieve primer and dimer removal equivalent to ethanol precipitation with significantly reduced protocol time. PCR cleanup is a mandatory step before NGS library preparation in nearly all sequencing-based workflows at institutions, including Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, where primer and dimer contamination in libraries produces low-complexity sequencing reads that reduce effective coverage.
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PCR Cleanup Kits

D4062-Data Sheet

D4062 - MSDS

D4062-Protocol

ZR-96 Oligo Clean & Concentrator

D4062 by Zymo Research is the ZR-96 Oligo Clean &amp; Concentrator, a 96-well spin-plate kit providing 2×96 preparations for high-throughput cleanup and concentration of DNA and RNA oligonucleotides ≥16 nt. Each well delivers &gt;90% recovery with elution in as little as 10 µl; compatible with fluorescent, biotin, DIG, and radioactively labeled oligos. All components stored at room temperature.

ZR-96 Oligo Clean & Concentrator (2 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 Oligo Clean & Concentrator (4 x 96 Preps.)

<h2>What are RNA Cleanup Kits?</h2>
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RNA cleanup kits purify and concentrate pre-extracted or synthesized RNA by removing enzymes, buffer components, unincorporated NTPs, DNA contamination, organic solvents, and environmental inhibitors (humic acids, polyphenols) from RNA solutions using silica-membrane spin columns with a simple bind-wash-elute protocol in under 10 minutes. Cleanup kits are the mandatory intermediate step between primary RNA extraction or enzymatic RNA synthesis and sensitive downstream applications - including rRNA depletion, NGS library preparation, in vitro translation, and mRNA vaccine formulation - where residual enzymes or inhibitors would cause assay failure. Zymo RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator kits elute RNA in as little as 6 ul, concentrating inhibitor-free RNA from volumes up to 500 ul into a minimal volume suitable for low-input sequencing library preparation. Use an RNA cleanup kit after any enzymatic reaction that generates RNA (DNase I treatment, IVT, capping, polyadenylation) and after environmental RNA extraction when A260/A230 is below 1.5 - never skip this step and proceed directly to library preparation or rRNA depletion.
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RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator&trade; (RCC): Effective spin-column systems (5, 25, 100 preps) created to concentrate low RNA concentrations into ultra-pure volumes while eliminating dyes and inhibitors.
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ZR-96 RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator&trade;: 96-well plate formats that are scalable and tailored for high-throughput lab settings while maintaining genomic integrity.
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Magbead RNA Cleanup: Sophisticated magnetic bead technology designed for automated processes, guaranteeing reproducibility-verified outcomes and uniform recovery of total RNA.
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Small RNA Retrieval: Refined methods that enhance the preservation of microRNA and various small RNA types, crucial for precise isoform identification and bioinformatics evaluation.
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<h2>How to Choose an RNA Cleanup Kit</h2>
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Binding Capacity (Format Selection)
Match the kit format to your expected RNA input mass to avoid overloading: Zymo RCC-5 (&lt;=10 ug, elute &gt;=6 ul) for routine RT-qPCR and small-batch RNA-seq cleanup; RCC-25 (&lt;=50 ug, elute &gt;=25 ul) for standard IVT and RNA-seq preparations; RCC-100 (&lt;=100 ug, elute &gt;=30 ul) for large-scale IVT or mRNA synthesis; NEB Monarch 500 ug format for high-yield preparative IVT in mRNA vaccine development. Overloading reduces yield nonlinearly; test a small input aliquot first if the expected yield is uncertain.
DNase I-Included vs. DNase-Free Formats
Zymo RCC kits catalog numbers R1013 and R1014 include DNase I for gDNA removal during cleanup - combining the DNase treatment and concentration into a single column workflow. For RNA samples where gDNA contamination is confirmed (co-extracted total RNA, environmental RNA), use the DNase I-included format. For IVT RNA (no genomic DNA present) or post-DNase RNA that only needs cleanup, use the standard RCC format without DNase.
Size-Selective Recovery
Adjust ethanol ratio in the binding step for size-selective cleanup: total RNA (&gt;=17 nt) uses a high ethanol ratio; large RNA-only (&gt;200 nt) uses a lower ratio; small RNA (17-200 nt) is collected from the flow-through of the large RNA step and rebound on a second column at high ethanol. This two-step selection from one sample enables preparation of paired large RNA and small RNA fractions for simultaneous mRNA-seq and miRNA-seq library preparation without separate primary extraction.
Environmental RNA Inhibitor Removal
For soil or fecal RNA with A260/A230 below 1.5, RCC-5 cleanup consistently raises A260/A230 to &gt;1.8 by binding RNA and washing away humic acids, polyphenolics, and fulvic acids. Run the cleanup before proceeding to rRNA depletion - inhibitor-contaminated RNA causes inefficient depletion, wasting expensive reagents. Add an RNA quantification step (Qubit RNA HS Assay) before and after cleanup to confirm both recovery and inhibitor removal.
mRNA vs. Total RNA
For mRNA-specific applications (mRNA vaccine, mRNA for in vitro translation), cleanup removes abortive transcripts, DNA template, and IVT enzymes from the desired full-length mRNA. For total RNA from cells or tissue (containing rRNA, mRNA, tRNA, and small RNA), the cleanup removes extraction reagent contamination before rRNA depletion or library preparation.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Zymo RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator kits use a single-buffer system with Zymo-Spin IC column technology, recovering total RNA &gt;=17 nt, large RNA &gt;200 nt, or small RNA 17-200 nt by adjusting ethanol conditions. RNA is eluted in as little as 6 ul of RNase-free water, ready for RT-qPCR, RNA-seq, hybridization, and sequencing without further processing. The kits remove enzymes, NTPs, unincorporated nucleotides, humic acid, polyphenolics, dyes, salts, and organic solvents from RNA solutions. RNA cleanup is a standard workflow step in metatranscriptomics (before rRNA depletion from environmental RNA), mRNA vaccine development (IVT product cleanup before formulation), and RNA-seq library preparation (cleanup after DNase I treatment) at institutions including Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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RNA Cleanup Kits

ZR-96 RNA Clean & Concentrator™ (2 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator™ R1080 by Zymo Research — 2×96 preps, 96-well plate format RNA cleanup; RNA ≥17 nt (including miRNA), 10 µg/well binding, ≥10 µL elution, &gt;90% recovery, A260/A280 &gt;1.8. Compatible with TRIzol aqueous phase, IVT products, and DNase-treated RNA. Size-selective large/small RNA recovery supported. Order via <a href="https://www.mbpinc.net/quickorder">Quick Order</a> or <a href="mailto:customerservice@mbpinc.net">customerservice@mbpinc.net</a>.

Format

ZR-96 RNA Clean & Concentrator™ Magbead Kit (96 Preps.)

ZR-96 RNA Clean & Concentrator™ MagBead Kit (R1081) by Zymo Research purifies and concentrates total RNA (≥17 nt, up to 10 µg per prep) in 96-well format using magnetic beads, with a minimum 15 µl elution volume. Compatible with automated liquid handlers and bead movers for high-throughput RNA cleanup from DNase I-treated RNA, TRIzol aqueous phases, and in vitro transcription products.

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RNA Storage

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ZR-96 RNA Clean & Concentrator™ Magbead Kit (with DNase I) (96 Preps.)

<h2>What are Gel Extraction Kits?</h2>
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Gel extraction kits (gel purification or gel DNA recovery kits) isolate specific DNA fragments from standard and low-melting agarose gels after electrophoresis by dissolving the excised gel band in a chaotropic buffer that melts agarose and conditions DNA to bind a Zymo-Spin followed by washing to remove agarose, gel stains (EtBr, SYBR Safe, GelRed), salts, and proteins, and elution in 30-50 ul. Gel extraction is the primary method for isolating specific DNA fragments from multi-band reactions - PCR amplifications producing non-specific products, restriction digests generating multiple fragments, and vector preparations requiring removal of small insert-incompatible fragments. Use gel extraction instead of direct PCR cleanup whenever the reaction produces more than one visible band and only a specific size is needed downstream; for single-band reactions, PCR cleanup recovers 10-20% more DNA in the same protocol time.
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Zymoclean&trade; Gel DNA &amp; RNA Recovery: Innovative spin-column systems created for quick extraction of nucleic acids without any salt or agarose contamination.
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ZR small-RNA&trade; PAGE Recovery: A dedicated method for the accurate isolation of microRNA and small RNA types from polyacrylamide gels, preserving isoform uniqueness.
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Large Fragment DNA Recovery: Designed methods for the careful elution of high-molecular-weight DNA, avoiding mechanical shearing for extended-read sequencing.
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High-Throughput &amp; Universal Kits: Adaptable ZR-96 formats and flexible Column-Pure systems designed for standard laboratory cleanup and automated processes.
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<h2>How to Choose a Gel Extraction Kit</h2>
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Fragment Size Range
Standard silica-column gel extraction kits ( Zymo Zymoclean, Thermo Fisher GeneJET) purify 70 bp to 10 kb with &gt;80% recovery for 200 bp-5 kb.&nbsp; For fragments larger than 10 kb requiring size-selective gel purification, use electroelution, agarase digestion of low-melting agarose, or pulse-field gel extraction followed by alcohol precipitation.
Agarose Percentage and Dissolution Protocol
For standard 0.8-2% agarose gels: use 3 volumes of dissolution buffer per 1 volume (weight:volume) of gel slice at 50-60 degrees C for 5-10 minutes. For high-percentage gels (&gt;2%): use 6 volumes of dissolution buffer and extend incubation to 10-15 minutes, or add isopropanol to help dissolve the denser agarose matrix. Incomplete dissolution is the most common cause of low yield and must be verified visually - no visible agarose particles should remain in the dissolved solution before loading the column.
Elution Volume
For cloning applications where insert concentration matters, use the minimum elution volume (30-35 ul) to maximize insert concentration for ligation. For sequencing of gel-purified products, elute in 30-50 ul and measure concentration by Qubit or NanoDrop before use.&nbsp;
UV Exposure Minimization
UV transilluminator exposure damages DNA via pyrimidine dimer formation, reducing downstream PCR amplification and sequencing efficiency. Limit UV exposure to &lt;30 seconds when excising bands; use a long-wavelength (365 nm) UV source instead of short-wavelength (254 nm) to minimize damage. Alternatively, use a blue-light transilluminator (Safe-Imager, Clare Chemical DarkReader) with SYBR Safe or GelRed stain, which causes no photodamage to DNA during band excision.
Column vs. Magnetic Bead Gel Extraction
Standard gel extraction uses spin columns. For 96-well high-throughput gel extraction applications, vacuum-manifold compatible 96-well plate formats (Norgen DNA Gel Extraction Kit 96-well) process multiple samples simultaneously. AMPure XP magnetic beads can perform gel-alternative size selection from solution without the gel step, which avoids UV damage entirely and is preferred in NGS library preparation workflows where fragment size distribution rather than specific band isolation is the goal.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Key benchmarks for gel extraction kits: &gt;=70% recovery for 200 bp-5 kb fragments from 1% TAE agarose gels, A260/A280 &gt;= 1.7 in eluate, no detectable agarose (confirmed by no viscosity increase in eluate), and complete removal of gel stain and EtBr (confirmed by absence of stain fluorescence in eluate). The Zymo Zymoclean Gel DNA Recovery Kit purifies DNA from TAE or TBE gels using Zymo-Spin technology, eluting in as little as 6 ul for highly concentrated DNA in minutes. Gel extraction remains an essential cloning technique at academic molecular biology labs, with blue-light transilluminator-based band excision increasingly replacing UV-based methods to protect DNA integrity during size selection.
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Gel Extraction Kits

ZR-96 Zymoclean™ Gel DNA Recovery Kit

D4021 by Zymo Research is the ZR-96 Zymoclean™ Gel DNA Recovery Kit for high-throughput gel DNA purification in a 96-well plate format — 2 x 96 preps per kit. Recovers 50 bp to 23 kbp at 70–90% efficiency with ≥15 µL elution volume and A260/A280 &gt;1.8 purity. Requires centrifuge with microplate carriers (60 mm).

ZR-96 Zymoclean™ Gel DNA Recovery Kit (2 x 96 Preps.)

ZR-96 Zymoclean™ Gel DNA Recovery Kit (4 x 96 Preps.)

Syringe-Filters

ZRC GF Filter

C1009-ZYM by Zymo Research is the ZRC GF Filter™, a 1.6 µm glass fiber syringe filter designed to separate cellular components from biological liquids such as urine before downstream DNA or RNA isolation. Compatible with ZR Urine DNA and RNA Isolation kits, this filter is available as a standalone refill pack for high-throughput labs running urinary nucleic acid workflows.

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ZRC GF Filter (20 Pack)

ZRC GF Filter (50 Pack)

<h2 dir="ltr">What are cold storage sealing films?</h2>
 Cold storage sealing films are aluminum-foil or foil-laminate seals applied to microplates and deep-well storage plates to maintain an airtight barrier through long-term freezing, commonly rated to &minus;80 &deg;C and sometimes lower. Foil blocks light and gases, resists DMSO and organic solvents, and conforms to each well so the seal is visible and verifiable. Many are pierceable by pipette tips, needles, or robotic probes, and some heat-seal foils are autoclavable. Buy from this category for biobanking, compound-library archiving, and any sample set that must survive months at ultra-low temperature.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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Cold storage sealing films for freezer and refrigeration use
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Aluminum foil barrier films for long-term sample protection
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High-performance adhesive films for evaporation control
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Low-temperature resistant films for -20&deg;C to -80&deg;C storage
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Pierceable films for post-storage sample access
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Chemical-resistant sealing films for reagent stability
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Microplate sealing films for cold chain workflows
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to choose cold storage films</h2>
 Confirm the low-temperature rating Choose a film with a stated seal-integrity range that reaches &minus;80 &deg;C; some foils hold from &minus;80 &deg;C to +110 &deg;C, covering both freezer archiving and limited thermal steps.
Decide pierceable vs permanent Pierceable foils let robotic probes or pipette tips access wells without removing the seal &mdash; essential for automated biobanks; permanent heat-seal foils give a tamper-evident, near-irreversible barrier for long-term archiving.
Check chemical resistance For DMSO compound libraries and solvent-containing samples, confirm the foil is rated DMSO- and solvent-resistant so the seal and adhesive survive storage.
Match the application method Pressure-sensitive foils apply with a hand roller; heat-seal foils need a benchtop plate sealer and a compatible hot-melt adhesive, and will not bond with standard pressure-sensitive adhesives.
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications context</h2>
 Cold storage foils are defined by temperature range, adhesive type, chemical resistance, and whether they are pierceable. A foil rated &minus;80 &deg;C to +110 &deg;C covers freezer archiving and limited thermal cycling, while DMSO resistance matters for screening libraries. Heat-seal foils require a matched sealer and hot-melt adhesive, whereas pressure-sensitive foils are applied by roller. Because foil is opaque, plates are identified by a label on the foil or by position in the rack rather than read through the seal, so a clear labelling convention matters for retrieval.
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Cold Storage Film

Zone-Free Pierceable sealing Film

Zone-Free™ (ZAF-PE-50) by MBP is a multilayer pierceable plate sealing film with adhesive-free zones over each well to minimize sample-adhesive contact during piercing. For automated liquid handling and compound dispensing. 96-well (ZAF-PE-50) and 384-well (ZAF-384-50) formats, 50 films/pack each. Rated &minus;40&deg;C to +90&deg;C. Ships ambient.

Application

Temperature Range

Zone-Free™, 96 Well, Short-term storage and robotics, -40°C to +90°C, 50 Sealing Films/Pack

Zone-Free™, 384 Well, Short-term storage and robotics, -40°C to +90°C, 50 Sealing Films/Pack

United States

Texas

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