Monarch® DNA Gel Extraction Kit

Catalog #	Size	Concentration	Price	Qty	Add to Cart
T1020S	50 preps		$99.00	Quantity:	Add to Cart
T1020L	250 preps		$455.00	Quantity:	Add to Cart

Description

The Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit rapidly and reliably purifies up to 5 μg of concentrated, high-quality DNA from agarose gels. The kit utilizes a bind/wash/elute workflow with minimal incubation and spin times. The columns ensure zero buffer retention and no carryover of contaminants, enabling elution of sample in volumes as low as 6 μl. The buffers provided have been optimized, and do not require monitoring of pH. Unlike other kits, there is no need to add isopropanol to the melted agarose prior to loading on the column, saving you a step. Eluted DNA is ready for use in restriction digests, DNA sequencing, ligation and other enzymatic manipulations.Monarch® Nucleic Acid Purification Kits – Designed with sustainability in mind, Monarch kits use significantly less plastic and responsibly-sourced, recyclable packaging

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Monarch columns are designed for performance. Monarch columns are designed without a frit, which eliminates buffer retention and the risk of carryover contamination, providing fast, worry-free DNA purification. — Monarch columns are designed without a frit, which eliminates buffer retention and the risk of carryover contamination, providing fast, worry-free DNA purification.

Advantages:

Elute in as little as 6 μl
Prevent buffer retention and salt carry-over with optimized column design
Save time with fast, user-friendly protocols
No need to monitor pH or add isopropanol
Buffers and columns available separately
Significantly less plastic used when compared with other kits
Responsibly-sourced and recyclable packaging

Specifications

DNA Sample Type:	double-stranded DNA from agarose gels
Binding Capacity:	up to 5 μg
DNA Size Range:	~50 bp to 25 kb
Typical Recovery:	DNA (50 bp to 10 kb): 70–90% DNA (11–23 kb): 50–70%
Elution Volume:	≥ 6 μl
Purity:	A_260/280 > 1.8
Protocol Time:	10 minutes of spin and incubation time
Compatible Downstream Applications:	ligation, restriction digestion, labeling and other enzymatic manipulations, library construction and DNA sequencing.

DNA purified from the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit is recovered with similar efficiency and purity as the leading supplier, but is more highly concentrated, facilitating its use in downstream applications. One microgram aliquots of a 3 kb fragment were resolved on a 1% w/v agarose gel, excised, and processed with different kits using manufacturer-specified minimum elution volumes. Values reported are the concentration and purity data determined by Nanodrop™ readings, as well as recovery calculations based on the eluted DNA concentration and recovered volume. — One microgram aliquots of a 3 kb fragment were resolved on a 1% w/v agarose gel, excised, and processed with different kits using manufacturer-specified minimum elution volumes. Values reported are the concentration and purity data determined by Nanodrop™ readings, as well as recovery calculations based on the eluted DNA concentration and recovered volume.

Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit reproducibly recovers DNA over a broad range of molecular weights. A mixture of 7 DNA fragments ranging from 10 kb down to 0.5 kb was prepared and one-half of the mixture was resolved on a 1% gel. Each fragment was manually excised from the agarose gel and processed using the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit. The entire elution of each fragment was resolved on a new gel with the remainder of the original mixture for comparison. — A mixture of 7 DNA fragments ranging from 10 kb down to 0.5 kb was prepared and one-half of the mixture was resolved on a 1% gel. Each fragment was manually excised from the agarose gel and processed using the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit. The entire elution of each fragment was resolved on a new gel with the remainder of the original mixture for comparison.

DNA purified from agarose gels using the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit can be reproducibly isolated and ligated. Two micrograms of a 3 kb fragment with compatible ends was resolved on a 1% agarose gel, excised, and purified using the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit. Samples were eluted in 20 μl and a fraction (1/4 th of total) was ligated using the Blunt/TA Ligase Master Mix (NEB #M0367 (https://www.neb.com/products/m0367-blunt-ta-ligase-master-mix) ). Representative samples from 5 replicates were resolved on a second 1% agarose gel. M is the 1 kb DNA Ladder (NEB #N3232 (https://www.neb.com/products/n3232-1-kb-dna-ladder) ). — Two micrograms of a 3 kb fragment with compatible ends was resolved on a 1% agarose gel, excised, and purified using the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit. Samples were eluted in 20 μl and a fraction (1/4 th of total) was ligated using the Blunt/TA Ligase Master Mix (NEB #M0367). Representative samples from 5 replicates were resolved on a second 1% agarose gel. M is the 1 kb DNA Ladder (NEB #N3232).

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Kit Components

The following reagents are supplied with this product:

	Store at (°C)	Concentration
Monarch® Gel Dissolving Buffer	25	1X
Monarch® DNA Wash Buffer	25	5X
Monarch® DNA Elution Buffer	25	1X
Monarch® DNA Cleanup Columns (5 μg)	25

Advantages and Features

Features

Elute in as little as 6 μl
Prevent buffer retention and salt carry-over with optimized column design
Save time with fast, user-friendly protocols
No need to monitor pH or add isopropanol
Buffers and columns available separately
Significantly less plastic used when compared with other kits
Responsibly-sourced and recyclable packaging

Properties and Usage

Storage Temperature

25°C

Troubleshooting

Low DNA Yield

Reagents added incorrectly. Check protocol to ensure correct buffer reconstitution, order of addition for buffers and proper handling of column flow-through and eluents.
Gel slice not fully dissolved. Small clumps of agarose may clog the column or interfere with DNA binding. Be sure to incubate the gel slice in the Monarch Gel Dissolving Buffer for the specified time and within the proper temperature range. Mix the sample and inspect periodically to monitor dissolution of the agarose.
Gel dissolved above 60°C. The DNA may become denatured if incubated at higher temperatures than the specified range of 37–55°C.
Incomplete elution during prep. Ensure the DNA Elution Buffer is delivered directly to the center of the column so that the matrix is completely covered and elution is efficient. Larger elution volumes and longer incubation times can increase yield of DNA off the column at the cost of dilution of the sample and increased processing times. For typical fragments below 10 kb, the recommended elution volumes and incubation times should be sufficient, unless the maximal yield is desired. For the purification of larger fragments, heating the DNA Elution Buffer to 50°C prior to eluting and extending the incubation time after buffer addition to 5 minutes can improve yield. Additionally, multiple rounds of elution can be employed to increase the amount of DNA eluted, at the expense of dilution of the sample.

Low DNA Performance

Gel slice not fully dissolved. Undissolved agarose may leach salts into the eluted DNA. Be sure to incubate the gel slice and the Monarch Gel Dissolving Buffer mixture for the specified time and temperature. Mix the sample and inspect periodically to monitor dissolving of the agarose.
Ethanol has been carried over. Ensure final wash spin time is 1 minute to ensure complete removal of the wash buffer from the column and be careful when transferring the column to a new tube for elution step to ensure column tip does not contact column flow-through.
Trace amounts of salts that produce low OD260/230 ratios can also be carried over during the elution step. Be careful when transferring column to new tube for elution step to ensure the column tip does not contact column flow-through.

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Notes

The kit should be stored at room temperature. Always keep buffer bottles tightly closed and keep columns sealed in the enclosed zip-lock bag. For information regarding the composition of buffers, please consult the Safety Data Sheets. Proper laboratory safety practices should be employed, including the use of lab coats, gloves and eye protection.

FAQs

Tech Tips

Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit protocol
Learn how to extract DNA from agarose gels using the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit.

Tips for using the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit
Optimize your DNA gel extractions with our quick tips for using the Monarch DNA Gel Extraction Kit.

How to recycle your Monarch Kit components
Learn how you can easily recycle all of the components in your Monarch Kits.

Protocols

Manuals

The Product Manual includes details for how to use the product, as well as details of its formulation and quality controls. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: manual[Catalog Number].

manualT1020

Usage Guidelines & Tips

Six Tips for a Perfect Gel Extraction

Troubleshooting Guides

Troubleshooting Guide for Nucleic Acid Purification

Safety Data Sheet

The following is a list of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that apply to this product to help you use it safely.

Legal and Disclaimers

This product is covered by one or more patents, trademarks and/or copyrights owned or controlled by New England Biolabs, Inc (NEB).

While NEB develops and validates its products for various applications, the use of this product may require the buyer to obtain additional third party intellectual property rights for certain applications.

For more information about commercial rights, please contact NEB's Global Business Development team at gbd@neb.com.

This product is intended for research purposes only. This product is not intended to be used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes in humans or animals.

Monarch® DNA Gel Extraction Kit