Quick and easy protocol for the isolation of exosomal RNA from exosomes previously purified using Norgen's Exosome Purification Kits, ultracentrifugation, size-exclusion chromatography or most other commercial methods. This method also enables the sequential isolation of free-circulating RNA from various sample types.
Exosomal RNA Isolation Kit
Quick and easy protocol for the isolation of exosomal RNA from exosomes previously purified using Norgen's Exosome Purification Kits, ultracentrifugation, size-exclusion chromatography or most other commercial methods. This method also enables the sequential isolation of free-circulating RNA from various sample types.
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Features and Benefits
- Isolate all sizes of exosomal and free-circulating RNA, including microRNA
- No size or GC content bias
- No phenol, proteinase K treatment, or ultracentrifugation required
- No carrier RNA
- Purify exosomes from 40-200 nm
- Purify high-quality RNA in 15-30 minutes
- Purified RNA is suitable for downstream applications
Norgen’s Exosomal RNA Isolation Kit is an all-in-one system designed for the isolation of exosomal RNA from purified exosomes. This kit also enables the isolation of RNA from intact extracellular vesicles (EV) purified from urine, plasma/serum, cell culture media, and saliva, regardless of sample volume. The purification process utilizes spin column chromatography with Norgen’s proprietary resin. The kit is capable of isolating RNA of all sizes, including microRNA, and offers a significant advantage over other available kits by eliminating the need for special instruments, precipitation reagents, extension tubes, phenol/chloroform, or protease treatments. The purified RNA maintains the highest integrity and is suitable for various downstream applications.
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Supporting Data
Figure 1. Isolation of RNA from exosomes purified from different urine volumes. Norgen's Exosomal RNA Isolation Kit (Cat# 58000) was used to isolate RNA from exosomes isolated from different urine volumes purified using Norgen's Urine Exosome Purification Kits (Cat# 57700, 57800 and 57900). 2 μL of the isolated RNA was then used as the template in RT-qPCR reactions to assess the amplification of the isolated urinary exosomal miR-30a. (A) The average Ct value for urinary exosomal miR-30a is linearly decreasing with increasing the sample input volume. B) The relative amount of the urinary exosomal miR-30a shows excellent linearity with a percentage of recovery of more than 90%.
Figure 2. Isolation of RNA from exosomes purified from different plasma volumes. Norgen's Exosomal RNA Isolation Kit (Cat# 58000) was used to isolate RNA from exosomes isolated from different plasma volumes purified using Norgen's Plasma/Serum Exosome Purification Kits (Cat# 57400, 57500 and 57600). 2 μL of the isolated RNA was then used as the template in RT-qPCR reactions to assess the amplification of the isolated plasma exosomal miR-26a. (A) The average Ct value for plasma exosomal miR-26a is linearly decreasing with increasing the sample input volume. B) The relative amount of the plasma exosomal miR-26a shows excellent linearity with a percentage of recovery of more than 90%.
Kit Specifications | |
Sample type | Purified exosomes |
Size of RNA Purified | All sizes, including miRNA and small RNA (< 200 nt) |
Elution Volume | 50-100 μL |
Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 35-45 minutes |
Average Yield | Depends on specimen |
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All buffers should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 2 years after the date of shipment. It is recommended to warm Lysis Buffer A for 20 minutes at 60°C if any salt precipitation is observed.
Component | Cat. 58000 (50 preps) |
|---|---|
Lysis Buffer A | 20 mL |
Lysis Additive B | 2 mL |
Wash Solution A | 38 mL |
Elution Solution A | 6 mL |
Mini Spin Columns | 50 |
Collection Tubes | 50 |
Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 2 x 25 |
Product Insert | 1 |
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