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Life science research reagents, compared side by side.

PCR and qPCR mixes, reverse transcription, nucleic acid extraction and protein research reagents: the features that set each product apart, one table per family.

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Products36compared side by side, hand-picked from the line
Families09one table each, with how-to-choose notes
Areas03Molecular biology, Nucleic acid extraction, Protein research
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01Molecular biology · 3 products
All PCR reagents

PCR DNA polymerases and master mixes

How to choose

Fast Taq-V2 BR1A102 extends at ≥1 kb/10 s and tolerates crude templates; Taq BR1A101 runs at standard speed. Both work in multiplex PCR and probe qPCR. HandyAmp BR1A401 is a 2× fast master mix with loading dye, so products go straight onto a gel.

ProductFormatHot startFast extensionMultiplexCrude templates / inhibitor toleranceUsable for probe qPCR
Taq DNA PolymeraseBR1A101Enzyme only, 5 U/µLAntibody-mediatedNoYesNoYes
Fast Taq DNA Polymerase-V2BR1A102Enzyme only, 5 U/µLAntibody-mediated≥1 kb/10 sYesYesYes
HandyAmp Fast PCR Master Mix, Dye plusBR1A4012× master mix + loading dyeEngineered hot-start enzyme1 s/kb (≤2 kb)5-plexYesNo
02Molecular biology · 5 products
All qPCR reagents

qPCR master mixes

How to choose

First choose dye or probe detection; the probe mixes support multiplexing. The FastAmpli mixes run a ~30 min program and tolerate inhibitors; take a "with UNG" version BR1E103, BR1E202 for dUTP/UNG carry-over control. Robustart BR1E101 runs the standard program.

ProductDetection chemistryFast cycling (~30 min run)UNG/dUTP anti-contaminationMultiplexInhibitor tolerance
Robustart qPCR Mix, dyeBR1E101Dye (SYBR-type)NoNoN/A (dye-based)No
FastAmpli qPCR Mix, dyeBR1E102Dye (SYBR-type)YesNoN/A (dye-based)Yes
FastAmpli qPCR Mix with UNG, dyeBR1E103Dye (SYBR-type)YesYesN/A (dye-based)Yes
FastAmpli Probe qPCR MixBR1E203ProbeYesNoYesYes
FastAmpli Probe qPCR Mix with UNGBR1E202ProbeYesYesYesYes
03Molecular biology · 5 products
All RT-qPCR reagents

One-step RT-qPCR master mixes

How to choose

Choose dye or probe detection, then the option you need: the Neoscript Fast dye mix BR1F103 has the 5-min RT step; the "with UNG" mixes BR1F102, BR1F202 add TS-UNG for dUTP/UNG carry-over control.

ProductDetection chemistryFast protocol (5 min RT)UNG/dUTP anti-contamination
RT qPCR Mix, dyeBR1F101Dye (SYBR-type)NoNo
RT qPCR Mix with UNG, dyeBR1F102Dye (SYBR-type)NoYesTS-UNG
Neoscript Fast RT qPCR Mix, dyeBR1F103Dye (SYBR-type)YesNo
RT Probe qPCR MixBR1F201ProbeNoNo
RT Probe qPCR Mix with UNGBR1F202ProbeNoYesTS-UNG
04Molecular biology · 3 products
All reverse transcription

Reverse transcription and cDNA synthesis

How to choose

Reverse Transcriptase BR1D101 is the enzyme alone, for building your own RT-PCR, cDNA library or RACE workflow. Both kits remove gDNA and include a No-RT control: the 1st cDNA Synthesis Kit BR1D201 keeps oligo(dT) and random primers in separate tubes, while the cDNA Synthesis Master Mix BR1D301 is premixed for two-step RT-qPCR.

ProductFormatRT primersgDNA removal + No-RT controlRT conditionsBest for
Reverse Transcriptase, 200 U/µLBR1D101Enzyme only, 200 U/µL (buffer, dNTPs, primers, RNase inhibitor not included)Not includedNo50 °C, 30–60 min (42–55 °C); random primers: 25 °C, 10 min firstRT-PCR/qPCR, one-step RT-qPCR assay building, cDNA library, 3′/5′ RACE
Neoscript 1st cDNA Synthesis Kit + gDNA WiperBR1D201Kit: 4× RT core mix + separate primer tubesOligo(dT)18 VN + Random 6-mers (separate tubes)YesPCR: 50 °C 5 min; qPCR: 37 °C 15 min; then 85 °C 5 sConventional PCR & two-step RT-qPCR
Neoscript cDNA Synthesis Master Mix for qPCR + gDNA WiperBR1D3015× all-in-one master mixOligo(dT)18 + Random 6-mers (premixed)Yes50 °C 15 min, 85 °C 5 sTwo-step RT-qPCR (dye & probe)
05Nucleic acid extraction · 5 products
All nucleic acid extraction

Nucleic acid extraction and purification

How to choose

Choose by what you isolate: plasmid DNA (miniprep BR2D101, or the low-endotoxin maxiprep BR2D102 for transfection), DNA fragments from gels or PCR BR2E301, total RNA with Brizol BR2B101, or DNA and RNA from biological-product intermediates on magnetic beads, validated on automated instruments BP-QN11-100.

ProductIsolatesStarting materialMethodAutomation-compatibleEndotoxin-free (transfection grade)Scale / capacity
Plasmid Miniprep KitBR2D101Plasmid DNA1–5 mL overnight E. coli cultureSilica spin columnNoNoUp to 30 µg per column
EndoFree Plasmid Maxi KitBR2D102Plasmid DNA100–200 mL overnight bacterial cultureSilica spin columnNoYesLow endotoxin, transfection grade500–1,500 µg from 100 mL high-copy culture
Universal DNA Purification Kit, gel & PCR cleanupBR2E301DNA fragments (gel, PCR, digests)TAE/TBE agarose gel, PCR or digestion reactionsSpin columnNoNot applicable or no data100 bp–10 kb, up to 80% recovery
Brizol Reagent, total RNABR2B101Total RNATissues, cells, blood, plants, microbes, virusesPhenol reagent (chloroform phase separation)NoNot applicable or no data1 mL per 15–50 mg tissue
Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit II, magnetic beadsBP-QN11-100DNA & RNABiological-product intermediate samplesMagnetic beadsYesBiori extraction system & validated instrumentsNot applicable or no dataSample ≤400 µL
06Protein research · 4 products
All protein extraction

Protein extraction: RIPA buffers and kit

How to choose

Strong RIPA BR4C101 is rated excellent for membrane and nuclear proteins; Weak RIPA BR4C103 and the Cell Total Protein Extraction Kit BR4C131 are Co-IP compatible. The kit also includes protease inhibitor and loading buffer, and covers animal cells, bacteria and fungi (no tissue protocol).

ProductLysis strengthKey detergentsMembrane proteinsNuclear proteinsCo-IP compatibleSample typesInhibitor + loading buffer included
RIPA Lysis Buffer, StrongBR4C101Strong1% Triton X-100, 0.75% sodium deoxycholate, 0.1% SDSExcellentExcellentNoAnimal cells & tissues, bacteria, yeast, plant cellsNo
RIPA Lysis Buffer, MediumBR4C102Medium1% NP-40, 0.5% sodium deoxycholate, 0.1% SDSGoodGoodNoAnimal cells & tissues, bacteria, yeast, plant cellsNo
RIPA Lysis Buffer, WeakBR4C103Weak1% NP-40, 0.05% sodium deoxycholateAverageGoodYesAnimal cells & tissues, bacteria, yeast, plant cellsNo
Cell Total Protein Extraction KitBR4C131Total protein1% NP-40, 0.05% sodium deoxycholateYesYesYesAnimal cells, bacteria, fungi (no tissue protocol)Yes
07Protein research · 2 products
All protein quantification

Protein quantification: BCA or Bradford

How to choose

Bradford BR4C202 is the quick one: 3–5 min at room temperature, 10 µL sample, ready-to-use standards, and it tolerates common detergents below 2%. BCA BR4C201 reaches lower concentrations, from 20 µg/mL, with a 30-min incubation at 37 °C, but does not tolerate detergents.

ProductAssay principle (read-out)Working rangeIncubationSample per wellDetergent limitReady-to-use standards
BCA Protein Assay KitBR4C201BCA–Cu⁺ chelation (A562)20–300 µg/mL (standard curve)37 °C, 30 min50 µLNot toleratedNo1 mg/mL BSA stock, user dilutes
Bradford Protein Assay KitBR4C202Coomassie G-250 dye binding (A595)100–500 µg/mLRT, 3–5 min10 µL<2% SDS, Triton X-100, Tween-20, NP-40, Brij35Yes7 levels, 0–500 µg/mL
08Protein research · 5 products
All protein electrophoresis

SDS-PAGE gel preparation kits

How to choose

Pick the gel percentage by protein size, from 6% for 50–250 kDa to 15% for 10–70 kDa; the 10% kit BR4C333 is the general-purpose choice.

ProductSeparating gelResolving rangeBest for
One-Step PAGE Gel Kit 6%BR4C3316%50–250 kDaHigh-molecular-weight proteins
One-Step PAGE Gel Kit 7.5%BR4C3327.5%30–200 kDaMedium- to high-molecular-weight proteins
One-Step PAGE Gel Kit 10%BR4C33310%20–150 kDaGeneral-purpose protein separation
One-Step PAGE Gel Kit 12.5%BR4C33412.5%10–100 kDaMedium- to low-molecular-weight proteins
One-Step PAGE Gel Kit 15%BR4C33515%10–70 kDaLow-molecular-weight proteins
09Protein research · 4 products
All transfer & blocking

Western blot transfer membranes

How to choose

Use 0.22 µm membranes for proteins under 20 kDa and 0.45 µm for larger ones. NC needs only water and gives low background for fluorescent detection; PVDF needs methanol or ethanol activation, has a stated binding capacity of >200 µg/cm² (NC: >115 µg/cm²) and can be stripped and reprobed.

ProductMaterialPore sizeRecommended protein sizePre-wettingBinding capacityFluorescent detectionStripping & reprobing
NC Membrane, 0.22 µmBR4D414Nitrocellulose (NC)0.22 µm< 20 kDaWater only>115 µg/cm²YesLow backgroundNoNot recommended
NC Membrane, 0.45 µmBR4D413Nitrocellulose (NC)0.45 µm≥ 20 kDaWater only>115 µg/cm²YesLow backgroundNoNot recommended
PVDF Membrane, 0.22 µmBR4D412PVDF0.22 µm< 20 kDaMethanol/ethanol activation>200 µg/cm²NoHigh backgroundYes
PVDF Membrane, 0.45 µmBR4D411PVDF0.45 µm≥ 20 kDaMethanol/ethanol activation>200 µg/cm²NoHigh backgroundYes
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