Our Products
Quicker extractions, higher purity, better yields, and zero DNase cleanup with Life Magnetics’ carbon-based RNA extraction and isolation kits.
C·Prep Phenol/Trizol RNA Extraction & Isolation Kit
A C·Prep Phenol/Trizol supplemental kit used in conjunction with acid guanidinium thiocyanate-phenol-chloroform lysis buffers, such as Trizol.
C·Prep Cells Kit
CarbonPrep for cell cultures is a ready-to-use kit which comes with buffers formulated for use with cultured cells.
C·Prep Tissue RNA Extraction & Isolation Kit
A ready-to-use kit which comes with buffers formulated for use with animal tissues such as kidney, liver, lung, spleen, pancreas, etc.
C·Prep Total Viral RNA Extraction & Isolation Kit
C·Prep viral transport media (VTM) and saliva kit is optimized for use with these sample types.
C·Prep Urine RNA Extraction & Isolation Kit
An RNA extraction kit optimized for human urine that allows for remote collection of samples.
C·Prep Wastewater Kit
An RNA extraction kit optimized for wastewater that allows for remote collection of samples.
C·Prep Magnetic Beads
Carbon-coated magnetic beads without any buffers used for the storage and shipping of RNA and for labs that formulate their own custom buffers.
Magnetic Stands
A magnetic stand with 8x 1/2″ x 1/4″ x 1/4″ magnets in grade N52, which is the highest grade of magnet available.
The Next Generation of RNA Sample Preparation
Life Magnetics’ RNA extraction and isolation kits use carbon-coated magnetic beads for Isolating RNA and stabilization. The process is simple, low-cost, and compatible with a variety of lysis buffers and methodologies.
Ultra Pure
Carbon surfaces have no carryover of DNA, protein, or organic solvents.
Quick and Robust
RNA Isolation in <10 min.
No DNASE Cleanup
So selective that DNA contamination is undetectable by PCR.
Better Yield
Better RNA yield with difficult samples.
Simple Automation
Compatible with liquid and bead handling automated systems.
Integrated Shipping
RNA complexes with carbon for stable shipping at room temperature.
FAQ’s on Carbon-Based RNA Extraction and Isolation
Life Magnetics’ RNA extraction & isolation kits are used for a wide variety of applications, mainly for extracting high yield, high purity RNA from a range of sample types (biological, wastewater, etc.).
Magnetic bead-based RNA extraction / isolation utilizes beads coated with oligo(dT) (or other RNA-specific probes) to capture RNA molecules. The beads are then collected – typically by using a magnetic field – and washed. After this, RNA is released from the beads. Bead-based extraction methods excel in achieving quicker extractions, higher purity, better yields, and more.
We work with carbon-based RNA extraction & isolation kits for many reasons. First, carbon-based RNA extraction/isolation is more efficient compared to silica-based methods. Life Magnetics’ C-Prep RNA extraction/isolation methods utilize carbon-based magnetic beads that have a higher binding capacity and are able to bind to a much wider range of nucleic acids. As mentioned before, carbon-based magnetic bead extractions are also able to achieve quicker extractions and better purity/yields. These extractions can also be easily scaled to larger samples.
Life Magnetics’ kits provide a simple, low-cost method of RNA extraction and isolation and are compatible with a variety of lysis buffers and methodologies. They provide ultra-pure RNA with better yields, even when working with difficult samples. Moreover, our kits allow you to isolate and extract RNA in under 10 minutes. Other benefits include:
- Simple Automation: Compatible with liquid and bead handling automated systems
- Integrated Shipping: RNA complexes with carbon for stable shipping at room temperature
- No DNase Cleanup: So selective that DNA contamination is undetectable by PCR
