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Magnetic particles

LGC Genomics' mag™ and sbeadex® particles are modified superparamagnetic particles, which allow efficient and high quality purification of small and large DNA fragments. The beads are attracted by strong permanent magnets, but they do not become permanent magnets.

In particular, sbeadex® magnetic microparticles use a new mechanism to bind nucleic acids more specifically. Due to final washes with pure water, sbeadex® DNA extraction kits deliver nucleic acids in high yield, purity and quality.


 

Parameters of LGC Genomics' magnetic particles:

  • Colour                  dark brown
  • Size                       < 53 µm, 80% 5-10 µm
  • Shape                   irregular
  • Specific weight    3.0 – 3.5 g / 10 ml dry particles
  • Max. capacity        2 µg DNA / mg particles
  • Storage/stability   > 2 years as dry powder at room temperature (normally the beads are delivered as suspension which is stable approx. 6 months).

 

Infoline: +49 (0)30 5304 2250

Email: extraction@lgcgenomics.com