The Monarch Precipitation Enhancer Solution, supplied as a component of the Monarch HMW DNA Extraction Kit for Cells & Blood (NEB #T3050), is a salt-based solution that facilitates the precipitation of DNA onto the Monarch DNA Capture Beads (NEB #T3005) during HMW DNA extraction from cells and blood. It is supplied in 2 bottles of 5 ml.
The Monarch gDNA Elution Buffer II is supplied as a component of the Monarch HMW DNA Extraction Kits (NEB #T3050 and T3060). It is formulated for long term storage of genomic DNA and is made of 10mM Tris, pH 9.0, 0.5 mM EDTA.
The Monarch Protein Separation Solution, supplied as a component of the Monarch HMW DNA Extraction Kit for Tissue (NEB #T3060), is a salt-based solution that is optimized to ensure proteins in tissue and bacteria samples are easily removed during the phase separation of the Monarch HMW DNA Extraction workflow. It is supplied in two bottles of 18 ml.
The Monarch gDNA Nuclei Prep & Lysis Buffer Pack contains two lysis buffers used in the Monarch HMW DNA Extraction Kit for Cells & Blood (NEB #T3050). The Nuclei Prep Buffer is a mild lysis buffer used first to lyse the cell membrane and release the contents of the cytoplasm while the nuclei are kept intact. It is used pre-mixed with the RNase A enzyme included in the kit. After the RNA from the cytoplasm is digested by RNase A, the Nuclei Lysis Buffer, pre-mixed with the included Proteinase K, is used to lyse the nuclei and release the HMW genomic DNA. This two-step lysis ensures that RNA in the cytoplasm is effectively degraded before the viscous genomic DNA from the nuclei is released. 20 ml of each buffer is included in this buffer pack. The Nuclei Prep Buffer is used chilled to 4°C, and it can be stored at 4°C for convenience if desired.
The Monarch HMW gDNA Tissue Lysis Buffer, supplied as a component of the Monarch HMW DNA Extraction Kit for Tissue (NEB #T3060), is a highly effective lysis buffer for tissue and bacteria samples. Its composition ensures immediate and complete inactivation of nucleases in the samples at the start of the lysis.
The Monarch RBC Lysis Buffer is specifically designed to lyse red blood cells (erythrocytes) while leaving leukocytes intact. The separate RBC lysis step enables removal of hemoglobin to increase the purity of the blood prep. The RBC Lysis Buffer also removes nucleases to enable the subsequent purification of HMW DNA into the megabase (Mb) range in size.
