Life Sciences Products & Reviews

ArcticZymes' IsoPol® isothermal polymerases are engineered for rapid, efficient DNA amplification in point-of-care (POC) settings. With enhanced strand displacement, high processivity, and tolerance to biological matrices, they allow faster diagnostics with minimal sample prep. IsoPol BST+ and IsoPol SD+ excel in challenging environments, supporting popular methods like LAMP for quick, reliable results at optimal temperatures.

The Heat&Run® gDNA removal kit removes contaminating gDNA from RNA prior to RT-qPCR. The kit is based on the recombinant heat labile dsDNase, which is irreversibly inactivated at low temperatures (5 minutes at 58ºC or 15 minutes at 55ºC). Reverse Transcription can be performed in the same tube, thereby minimizing pipetting steps and reducing hands-on time.

Double-Strand Specific dsDNase from ArcticZymes is ideal for removing contaminating DNA from PCR master mixes, preventing false positives in bacterial typing. Recombinantly produced in Pichia pastoris, it cleaves dsDNA with 5000-fold higher specificity than ssDNA. Easily inactivated by moderate heat (65°C), it allows for direct addition of DNA templates post-cleanup, ensuring accurate PCR results.

AZtaq™ DNA Polymerase, derived from Thermus aquaticus, is a high-quality, thermostable enzyme ideal for PCR applications. It catalyzes the synthesis of complementary DNA using a primed template and has 5’-3’ exonuclease activity but lacks 3’-5’ proofreading. AZtaq is compatible with dUTP, allowing efficient carry-over contamination removal when used with Cod UNG.

HL-SAN efficiently removes nucleic acids from buffers in protein purification, excelling in high-salt conditions to reduce aggregation. Ideal for removing nucleic acids from proteins with high DNA/RNA affinity, it performs well during lysis, early purification stages, and high-salt eluates. This cold-adapted enzyme works effectively at ambient temperatures and during overnight digestion at 4°C. Triton free available.

Nonspecific endonuclease is highly active at physiological conditions (125–200 mM) for DNA removal during protein production, vaccine manufacturing, and viral vector preparation. M-SAN High Quality can be used directly in cell media, which improves efficiency and yield. Designed to replace Benzonase without workflow changes. M-SAN HQ excels in ensuring higher purity and efficiency. High purity (≥ 99%). Compatible with ELISA ki…

HL-dsDNase efficiently removes genomic DNA from RNA with minimal impact on RNA quality, reducing 50 ng of gDNA to undetectable levels by qPCR. Easily inactivated by 5-minute incubation at 58°C, it’s ideal for RNA prep, minimizing degradation. It's also effective for removing external DNA from samples before metagenomic sequencing and STR-profiling, for fast, efficient alternative to traditional methods. Triton free available.

The patent-pending EXP® Trap Column is rated for use at 20,000+ psi (1,400+ bar). This unique design connects directly to any injection valve (with 10-32 threads) or in-line with 1/16” stainless tubing for unparalleled convenience and efficiency. The EXP® Cartridge System enables chemists to quickly remove detergents or salts which can affect the ionization process in MS work. This trapping technique can concentrate the sampl…

OPTI-MAX® Cartridge Check Valves are designed to offer maximum performance and ease of use. From the sharp, consistent threads on OPTI-MAX® custom housings, to the exacting standards used to match ball/seat sets in OPTI-MAX® cartridges, every aspect of design and manufacturing reflects an unavoidable fact: when it comes to reliable check valve operation, quality and precision make a big difference. OPTI-MAX® check valves offer…

The entire EXP® Stem Trap and reusable holder are only slightly larger than a standard HPLC fitting. Its slim architecture allows it to easily fit into crowded instrument compartments or to connect directly to tightly-spaced injection ports. When tightened by hand, the EXP® Stem Trap seals to 8,700+ psi. All configurations incorporate wrench-flats to enable flawless sealing to 20,000+ psi (1,400+ bar). The unique packed floati…

The EXP® Fitting System is the premier adjustable nut and ferrule compression fitting for extreme high-pressure connections between 1/16" tubing and any 10-32 port. The patent-pending Titanium Hybrid Ferrule integrates the resilience of titanium with the proven sealing ability of PEEK in a superb one-piece design. The Hybrid Ferrule provides a perfect seal with every connection, yet the swage can be released without tools to a…

The EXP® Hex Head Nut & Titanium Hybrid Ferrule fitting system is the premier adjustable nut and ferrule compression fitting for extreme high-pressure connections between 1/16" tubing and any 10-32 port. The patent-pending Titanium Hybrid Ferrule integrates the resilience of titanium with the proven sealing ability of PEEK in a superb one-piece design. The Hybrid Ferrule provides a perfect seal with every connection, yet the s…

The EXP® Hand Tight Coupler is the premier adjustable nut and ferrule compression fitting for extreme high-pressure connections between 1/16" tubing and any 10-32 port. The patent-pending Titanium Hybrid Ferrule integrates the resilience of titanium with the proven sealing ability of PEEK in a superb one-piece design. The Hybrid Ferrule provides a perfect seal with every connection, yet the swage can be released without tools…

The EXP® Stem Filter features a choice of frit porosities integrated with our patented auto-adjusting stem for repeated ZDV connections with any 10-32 port. The entire filter stem and reusable holder are only slightly larger than a standard HPLC fitting. This slim architecture allows it to easily fit into crowded instrument compartments, tightly spaced injection ports, and anywhere else you need an extra level of protection ag…

The EXP® Nano Trap System is designed to remove detergents or salts which can affect the ionization process in MS work rated for routine use up to 20,000 psi.The new nano-scale traps are available in two formats – EXP® Nano Trap and EXP® Nano Trap HR. Both formats are available in 10 or 20 mm lengths and in a variety of bed volumes ranging from 0.25µL - 4.0µL. The EXP® Nano Trap follows a traditional trap column format, design…

The EXP® Hand Tight Nano Fittings System offers hand-tight and hex head adjustable nut and ferrule compression fittings for extreme pressure connections between 1/32” stainless steel tubing and 6-40 ports.Ideal for nano-scale UHPLC and UHPLC/MS, this nut and ferrule compression fitting is rated to 20,000+ psi (1400+ bar). The patent-pending EXP® 1/32” Titanium Hybrid Ferrule combines the sealing capability of PEEK and robust n…

The EXP® Nano Fittings System offers hand-tight and hex head adjustable nut and ferrule compression fittings for extreme pressure connections between 1/32” stainless steel tubing and 6-40 ports.Ideal for nano-scale UHPLC and UHPLC/MS, this nut and ferrule compression fitting is rated to 20,000+ psi (1400+ bar). The patent-pending EXP® 1/32” Titanium Hybrid Ferrule combines the sealing capability of PEEK and robust nature of ti…

OPTI-MAX® Cartridge Check Valves are designed to offer maximum performance and ease of use. From the sharp, consistent threads on OPTI-MAX® custom housings, to the exacting standards used to match ball/seat sets in OPTI-MAX® cartridges, every aspect of design and manufacturing reflects an unavoidable fact: when it comes to reliable check valve operation, quality and precision make a big difference. OPTI-MAX® check valves offer…

OPTI-SOLV® Reservoir Filters employ a unique conical design inside the filter housing to prevent air bubbles from getting trapped and disturbing your analysis. While the availability of HPLC-grade solvents diminishes the need for pre-filtering, it is still imperative that a filtration device be installed in the reservoir. Placing a filter in the reservoir is an economical way to filter particles that may result from buffer sal…

A solid PTFE body keeps OPTI-SOLV® filter at the base of the bottle where a bottom-mounted titanium frit provides unrestricted solvent access. As always, Optimize makes installation as simple as possible - no tools or fittings required and includes 5 feet of pre-installed PTFE tubing. OPTI-SOLV Reservoir Filters employ a unique conical design inside the filter housing to prevent air bubbles from getting trapped and disturbing…

The OPTI-SOLV® Mini Filter provides low-impact filtration in a package no larger than a finger tight fitting. Use them to extend the life of your analytical column, or before your mass spectrometer as a last line of defense against debris. Perfect zero-dead-volume connections are obtained every time with our patented automatic tube stop depth adjustment. Unique depth-filtering elements allow for greater capacity with no band s…

The OPTI-SOLV® Nano Filter follows our Micro Filter but cuts the internal volume down even further. With less than 50 nL of internal volume, the OPTI-SOLV® Nano Filter is ideal for mass spectrometry to protect your electrospray and nanospray tips from clogging with debris. Like the Micro and Mini Filter, the Nano Filter is designed to be used in today's low volume, high sensitivity chromatographic applications as a last line o…

For your volume critical filtering needs, we now offer the OPTI-SOLV® Micro Filter. Based on the same design that has made the Mini Filter a huge success, the Micro Filter cuts the internal volume to less than 200 nL but retains the ease of use and functionality of the Mini Filter. The Micro Filter is designed to be used in today's low volume, high sensitivity chromatographic applications as a last line of defense against debr…

The user-friendly Hand-Tight OPTI-SOLV® In-Line Filter System is well suited for a number of applications, such as high temperature, high-pressure environments where quick changes are imperative. The unique swivel design allows frits to be changed without removing the connecting tubing. Just plumb it once and leave it. The frictional forces generated at the piston/seal interface inevitably lead to particulate shedding. Placeme…

The user-friendly Wrench-Tight OPTI-SOLV® In-Line Filter System is well suited for a number of applications, such as high temperature, high-pressure environments where quick changes are imperative. The unique swivel design allows frits to be changed without removing the connecting tubing. Just plumb it once and leave it. The frictional forces generated at the piston/seal interface inevitably lead to particulate shedding. Place…