PDQeX Nucleic Acid Extractor
The PDQeX Nucleic Acid Extractor is MicroGEM’s automated solution for effortless DNA extraction. This little powerhouse provides a simplified workflow in a single closed-tube system to handle challenging samples such as plant and fungi. It’s also the perfect extraction technology for labs looking for fast, hands-free, programmable sample processing, producing DNA in less than 20 minutes.
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MicroGEM’s PDQeX Nucleic Acid Extractor is the next generation of thermocyclers. It uses powerful enzyme-driven extraction reagents with an innovative extractor cartridge and purification matrix. Just add heat and the closed-tube system produces DNA extracts in significantly less time (minutes rather than hours) than other extraction methods. MicroGEM’s PDQeX reagent kits are specially formulated for specific sample types such as plant materials, animal tissue, forensic evidence and human ID, bacteria, virus, insects, and other life science samples. Extracts are suitable for PCR, qPCR, STR, and Whole Genome Sequencing.
- PDQeX Extraction Reagents consist of a cocktail of thermophilic proteinase and mesophilic cell wall degrading enzymes that systematically lyse cells, destroy nucleases, digest proteins and release nucleic acids
- PDQeX Extractor Cartridges, made from thermo-responsive polymers, pump extracted DNA through the purification medium while removing inhibitors
- PDQeX Temperature-Controlled Extraction activates the proteinase and forces the extract through a heat-burstable valve and proprietary purification matrix, removing cell debris and inhibitors.
Brochures
Enabling next-generation molecular techniques & rapid nucleic acid extractions
This brochure demonstrates MicroGEM's aim to advance scientific discovery by developing devices that will allow anyone, whether researcher or layperson, to tackle complex biological problems such as measuring gene expression, detecting specific viruses, or authenticating food attributes or components.
MicroGEM: Ordering information & product guide
A comprehensive guide to MicroGEM's reagents, instruments, and accessories – everything needed to conduct single-tube nucleic acid extractions.
Sequencing bacterial genomes using the PDQeX to extract DNA
MicroGEM’s PDQeX Nucleic Acid Extractor uses thermostable enzymes to rapidly extract DNA without centrifugation or harsh solvents, ready for downstream sequencing. This video features remote work done in farmers’ fields in East Africa to detect Cassava Mosaic Virus transmitted by whitefly and through diseased cuttings.
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