MagSi Magnetic Beads for Genomics & DNA Purification
Achieve efficient cost-effective separation of biomolecules
Magnetic beads with functionalized surfaces are a powerful tool used in a variety of research applications. AMSBIO supplies a unique range of magnetic silica beads for life science and bioanalytical processes. Our MagSi magnetic beads range in size and can be customized with a wide range of surface properties, functional groups and magnetic properties.
MagSi beads are specifically designed for the efficient and cost-effective separation, concentration and purification of biomolecules like proteins, DNA or RNA. We also offer beads for NGS (PCR cleanup and size selection) as well as for Sanger sequencing (dye terminator removal).
Benefits
- High customization potential (e.g. sizes, surfaces, colors)
- Speed and robustness
- Flexibility and scalability
- Ideal for automated systems
- High binding capacity
- Proven for downstream applications such as PCR etc.
- Minimal non-specific absorption
Beads for Genomic Applications
AMSBIO offers a range of magnetic beads and kits specifically for use in genomic applications. Magnetic beads can be used as solid support phase in DNA extraction and purification protocols by a simple bind/wash/elute principle. Selecting the correct magnetic bead for your application is crucial to ensure you obtain the best possible results.
Silica beads
Intended for nucleic acid isolation from various sources (blood, cells, bacteria etc.) for manual and automated workflow.
MagSi-DNA
Ultra-fast ferromagnetic silica particles with instant magnetic separation
MagSi-DNA allround
Optimized magnetic content for fast separation and medium suspension time
MagSi-DNA mf
Ferrimagnetic silica beads, developed for use in microfluidic and chip-based genomic setups
MagSi-DNA 600
Large surface area and optimized magnetic content for long suspension time.
MagSi-DNA 3.0
Very fast separation and shorter suspension time
Physical properties
| MagSi-DNA | MagSi-DNA 600 | MagSi-DNA allround | MagSi-DNA 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collection speed | ++++ | + | ++ | +++ |
| Time in suspension | +/- | ++ | + | + |
| Accessible surface area | + | +++ | ++ | + |
| Bead density | +++ | ++ | + | ++ |
| Appearance | Black | Brown | Brown | Brown |
| Recommended preparation scale | All | Mini/midi | All | All |
Specifications
| MagSi-DNA | MagSi-DNA 600 | MagSi-DNA allround | MagSi-DNA 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean diameter | 300nm | 600nm | 1.2µm | 3.0µm |
| Concentration | 300 mg/mL | 20 mg/mL | 20 mg/mL | 20 mg/mL |
| Shape | Spherical | Spherical | Spherical | Spherical |
| Density | 3.1 g/cm3 | 1.2g/cm3 | 1.6g/cm3 | 1.6g/cm3 |
| Surface area | 6.5 m2/g | 8.3 m2/g | 3.6 m2/g | 0.8 m2/g |
| DNA yield/isolation (20µl bead suspension) | Up to 8 µg | Up to 10 µg | Up to 8 µg | Up to 6 µg |
| DNA binding capacity | ~1.3 µg/mg | ~25 µg/mg | ~20 µg/mg | ~15 µg/mg |
| Stability | pH 3-11 | pH 3-11 | pH 3-11 | pH 3-11 |
Carboxylated Silica Beads
If a very high yield of DNA is needed, the MagSi-DNA beads are also available in carboxylated forms. Under specific conditions, the carboxylated surface enables higher yield and purity from samples.
MagSi-DNA COOH
Ultra-fast ferromagnetic silica particles with instant magnetic separation
MagSi-DNA allround COOH
Optimized magnetic content for fast separation and medium suspension time
MagSi-DNA 600 COOH
Large surface area and optimized magnetic content for long suspension time.
MagSi-DNA 3.0 COOH
Very fast separation and shorter suspension time
MagSi-DNA Trial Kit
A complete set of 8 types of MagSi beads for genomic applications, offered in a single kit for trial purposes in development of new extraction and purification protocols or replacement in existing protocols. Included in the kit are: silica beads MagSi-DNA, MagSi-DNA 600, MagSi-DNA allround, MagSi-DNA 3.0 and carboxylated beads MagSi-DNA COOH, MagSi-DNA 600 COOH, MagSi-DNA allround COOH, MagSi-DNA 3.0 COOH.
| Name | Datasheet | Packsize | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| MagSi-DNA Trial kit |  | (8x 2 mL) | View |
DNA Extraction Kits
MagSi-DNA Body Fluid
The MagSi-DNA Body Fluid Kit allows fast and cost-effective extraction of genomic DNA from blood, saliva or swab samples. This magnetic bead-based kit can be used with fresh or frozen whole blood, fresh or preserved saliva samples or swab wash solutions.
MagSi-DNA Animal
The MagSi-DNA Animal Kit allows fast and cost-effective extraction of DNA from various samples, such as blood, semen, hairs, saliva/swabs or lysed tissue. This universal DNA purification kit is optimized to extract DNA from these sample materials with the highest purity and delivering DNA which is suitable for genotyping assays or other qPCR based analysis.
MagSi-DNA Vegetal
The MagSi-DNA Vegetal Kit enables genomic DNA extraction from plant tissue. It has a very flexible setup, as the volume of each of its components can be adjusted to facilitate your specific extraction protocol requirements.
Kits for Purification of Sequencing & PCR Reactions
MagSi-DT Removal
An efficient solution for Dye-Terminator removal from BigDye® sequencing reactions
- Optimized for use on Biomek® Laboratory Automation Workstations and Hamilton® Microlab® STAR™Line
- Removes post-cycle sequencing reaction contaminants that interfere with sequencing analysis (in particular unincorporated dyes), without centrifugation or filtration
- Can be used in high-throughput processes with 96 and 384 well plates.
MagSi-NGS PREP Plus
A convenient tool for ultra-fast and efficient purification and size selection of DNA products
- Optimized for use on Biomek® Laboratory Automation Workstations and Hamilton® Microlab STAR™line
- Allows for either non-selective binding, or size-targeted binding of double-stranded DNA fragments ranging from 80-1000bp with specific reagent volume to sample volume ratio’s (increasing the volume of MagSi-NGSPREP Plus, increases the efficiency of binding smaller fragments) This enables the user to selectively keep or discard undesired fragment sizes
- Flexible protocols are easy to automate for high-throughput processing
