Imaging

KAPA 2nd Generation Real-Time PCR Reagents

Kapa Biosystems offers a suite of Real-Time or Quantitative qPCR reagents. KAPA SYBR® FAST qPCR Kits are designed for high performance SYBR® Green I-based real-time PCR. The Master Mixes supplied in these kits contain a novel DNA polymerase, specifically engineered (using molecular evolution) for fast, high efficiency qPCR in the presence of SYBR® Green I. They provide superior sensitivity, linearity and reaction efficiency across a wide range of template types and assays.

Next Generation DNA Sequencing

From Sample Enrichment to Genome Finishing: Kapa Biosystems, exclusively available in the UK from Anachem, offers a range of products to improve your NGS workflow. Using novel enzymes engineered via in vitro molecular evolution they have developed an innovative suite of products for next generation library preparation, amplification and quantification.

KAPA 2nd Generation End Point PCR

Kapa Biosystems 2nd generation reagents contain novel DNA polymerases engineered specifically for your PCR application. These enzymes are fundamentally different than wild-type polymerases at the protein level and contain unique amino acid modifications that confer dramatic improvements to the function and performance of the enzyme. These products enable you to perform research and obtain results previously never possible.

Direct PCR from Crude Samples

Performing PCR directly from crude samples has previously been limited due to the inhibition of wild-type Taq by cellular debris etc. Kapa second generation enzymes have been evolved to provide high performance PCR in the presence of common inhibitors, thus saving time and eliminating laborious and costly DNA extraction procedures.

KAPA Standard PCR Reagents

KAPA Taq DNA Polymerase is based on the single-subunit, wild-type Taq DNA polymerase of the thermophilic bacterium Thermus aquaticus. In the HotStart formulation, the enzyme is combined with a proprietary antibody that inactivates the enzyme until the first denaturation step. This eliminates spurious amplification products resulting from non-specific priming events during reaction setup and initiation, and increases overall reaction efficiency and sensitivity.

Nucleic Acid Purification Kits

Purify any nucleic acid sample with Anachem Keyprep purification kits for DNA and RNA or MP Biomedicals products such as Geneclean.

Cell Lysis

Cell lysis can be achieved through mechanical disruption, liquid homogenization, high frequency sound waves, freeze/thaw cycles and manual grinding. Anachem offers several options for cell lysis including the FastPrep 24 instrument plus lysing chemicals and tissue grinders.

PCR Plastics

Quality plastic consumables are essential for successful PCR. All Anachem PCR plastics are made from the finest virgin polypropylene and guaranteed contamination free. Uniform thin walled tubes and wells ensure rapid and consistent thermal transfer to provide optimal yields. FrameStar™ two-component "binary" plate technology minimizes evaporation enabling assay volume reduction and cost savings. Combined with the rigid polycarbonate frames that prevent warping and facilitate precise robotic handling, these advanced plates maximise PCR performance.

Media

Anachem offers the QBiogene range of Bio101 systems bacterial and yeast growth media for almost any molecular biology application. From speciality, high yield formulations, like CircleGrow for E.coli plasmids, to the standard LB Agar and YePD Broth for S. cerevisiae. We also supply separate supplements to make up your media including drop out media. We provide media in a range of formats, from convenient Pre-Prepared Media, through to Capsules and Powders.

Electrophoresis

Quality products for your electrophoresis including unique safer to use Midori Green stain and a wide range of gel tanks and accessories including the all-in-one Mupid-One system.

Bambanker Serum Free Cell Freezing Media

Bambanker™ will save you time and money and greatly improve your cell recovery rates compared to regular cell freezing media. Bambanker™ is a patented, unique formulation, serum-free medium that enables long-term storage of cultured cells directly at -80°C and in liquid nitrogen. The medium can be used for the freezing and preservation of valuable and sensitive tumour or non-tumour culture cells producing higher numbers of intact cells after thawing.

Molecular Biology

Reagents for nucleic acid manipulations, PCR & electrophoresis. Kapa Biosystems Second Generation PCR reagents confer dramatic improvements to performance that enable results and applications not possible with wild-type enzymes. Reagents are available for applications such as real-time PCR, high fidelity PCR, next-generation DNA sequencing, fast PCR, hot start PCR, crude sample PCR, robust PCR, and molecular diagnostics.