Monarch® PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg)

Catalog #	Size	Concentration	Price	Qty	Add to Cart
T1030S	50 preps		$99.00	Quantity:	Add to Cart
T1030L	250 preps		$455.00	Quantity:	Add to Cart

Description

The Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit rapidly and reliably purifies up to 5 μg of concentrated, high-quality DNA from PCR and other enzymatic reactions. 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. Eluted DNA is ready for use in restriction digests, DNA sequencing, ligation and other enzymatic manipulations. Designed with sustainability in mind, Monarch kits use significantly less plastic and responsibly-sourced, recyclable packaging. The protocol can also be modified to enable the purification of smaller DNA fragments, including oligonucleotides.

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APPLICATIONS
PCR cleanup	DNA from PCR reactions can be purified after amplification to remove polymerases, primers, detergents, dNTPs, etc.
Enzymatic reaction cleanup	Modifying enzymes such as ligases, kinases, nucleases, phosphatases are efficiently removed allowing efficient desalting and concentration of the DNA sample.
cDNA cleanup	DNA/RNA complexes can be purified post-reverse transcription/amplification to enable removal of the RT and polymerase as well as nucleotides.
Labeling cleanup	Unincorporated radiolabeled or fluorescently labeled nucleotides can be removed from the DNA substrate
Plasmid cleanup	Plasmid preps from unknown sources may contain inhibitors and unwanted contaminants. Purification and concentration can be easily achieved using this kit.
Oligonucleotide cleanup	ssDNA oligonucleotides (≥ 18 nt) and dsDNA fragments (≥ 15 bp) can be purified using the Oligonucleotide Cleanup Protocol.

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
Buffers and columns available separately
Significantly less plastic used when compared with other kits
Responsibly-sourced and recyclable packaging

Specifications

DNA Sample Type:	DNA from PCR and other enzymatic reactions (e.g., restriction digests, kinase reactions, ligations).*
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 and A_260/230 > 1.8
Protocol Time:	5 minutes of spin and incubation time
Compatible Downstream Applications:	ligation, restriction digestion, labeling and other enzymatic manipulations, library construction and DNA sequencing.

* ssDNA or dsDNA oligonucleotides from enzymatic reactions can also be purified using the Oligonucleotide Cleanup Protocol .
** DNA ≥ 15 bp to 25 kb (dsDNA) and DNA ≥ 18 nt to 10 kb (ssDNA) can also be purified using the Oligonucleotide Cleanup Protocol.

Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 µg) Protocol

Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) performs equivalently to the leading supplier. Preps were performed according to recommended protocols. 1 μg of a 3 kb DNA fragment was incubated with 1 μM primers and OneTaq® Quick-Load® 2X Master Mix (NEB #M0486). DNA was eluted in 20 μl (NEB) and 40 μl (Qiagen) Elution Buffer. Half of the total elution volume was digested with 5 units of DraIII-HF® (NEB #R3510). The digest and the unused portion of the elution were resolved on a 1% w/v agarose gel along with a representative sample of the starting material. — Preps were performed according to recommended protocols. 1 μg of a 3 kb DNA fragment was incubated with 1 μM primers and OneTaq® Quick-Load® 2X Master Mix (NEB #M0486). DNA was eluted in 20 μl (NEB) and 40 μl (Qiagen) Elution Buffer. Half of the total elution volume was digested with 5 units of DraIII-HF® (NEB #R3510). The digest and the unused portion of the elution were resolved on a 1% w/v agarose gel along with a representative sample of the starting material.

Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) removes low molecular weight primers from dsDNA samples. Three independent amplicons (267 bp, 520 bp, 1003 bp) were spiked with two oligonucleotides (16-mer, 24-mer) to a final concentration of 1 μM. Half of each mix was purified with the Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) following the included protocol. Equivalent fractions of the original mixture and the eluted material were resolved on a 20% TBE acrylamide gel at 100V for one hour and stained with SYBR Green II. — Three independent amplicons (267 bp, 520 bp, 1003 bp) were spiked with two oligonucleotides (16-mer, 24-mer) to a final concentration of 1 μM. Half of each mix was purified with the Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) following the included protocol. Equivalent fractions of the original mixture and the eluted material were resolved on a 20% TBE acrylamide gel at 100V for one hour and stained with SYBR Green II.

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Kit Components

The following reagents are supplied with this product:

	Store at (°C)	Concentration
Monarch® DNA Cleanup Binding 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
Buffers and columns available separately
Responsibly-sourced and recyclable packaging
Significantly less plastic used when compared with other kits

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.
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

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.

View full Troubleshooting Guide for Nucleic Acid Purification

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 PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit protocol
Learn how to isolate DNA from your enzymatic reactions, including PCR, using the Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 µg).

Tips for using the Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit
Optimize your DNA isolation from PCR and other enzymatic reactions with our quick tips for using the Monarch PCR & DNA Cleanup 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].

manualT1030

Troubleshooting Guides

Troubleshooting Guide for Nucleic Acid Purification

Quality Control

Quality Assurance Statement

The product is tested in a RNA capping reaction using the Vaccinia capping enzyme.

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® PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg)