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A Great Tool for Gene Cloning, GelX Tips

Cleaver Scientific Ltd
15 Feb 2011

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Rapid, precise and contamination-free excision of spots and bands from gels is now a reality thanks to GelX, a new range of disposable gel excision tips recently introduced by electrophoresis specialists CLEAVER SCIENTIFIC.

GelX tips are designed to provide a cleaner, simpler and quicker method of removing bands from agarose and protein gels without the need for scalpels. GelX tips allow complete single handed operation throughout the gel excision process through ‘Press and Go’ gel band excision, push button gel release and push button tip release.

Users simply fit the GelX tip to a 1000 µl pipette, select the gel band, then press the tip into the gel. The gel slice is neatly extracted and contained into the tip. It can then simply be ejected into a tube or other container. The used tip can then be ejected and disposed of.

GelX tips are autoclavable and DNase and RNase free. Also, sterilised versions are also available. The tips can be purchased in packs of 250 either bagged or racked and in two sizes, 4mm x 1mm or 6.5mm x 1mm.

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ElectrophoresisElectrophoresis equipment is used to separate mixtures of protein, DNA or RNA, based on their electric charge, size and other physical characteristics, by passing them through a medium such as a polyacrylamide gel, an agarose gel or a capillary tube. Electrophoresis equipment includes horizontal and vertical gel electrophoresis chambers, isoelectric focusing systems, 2D electrophoresis and capillary electrophoresis instruments. Precast gels with a gradient can be used or gels can be hand cast. Samples are run alongside ladders or markers to identify the approximate size of a molecule. Separated proteins and nucleic acids in the gel can be stained or probed with fluorescent markers and then imaged and detected using gel documentation instruments, transilluminators, densitometers and scanners. Find the best electrophoresis equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Pipettes and DispensersPipettes and dispensers are essential lab equipment used to dispense measured volumes of liquid accurately. Explore a range of manual and electronic pipettes, including single and multichannel, serological and volumetric pipettes, as well as a range of pipette tips. Bottle-top dispensers are also available for simple and fast solvent dispensing. Find the best pipettes & dispensers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.

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