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Regulatory Mycoplasma Testing

Detection of mycoplasma contamination in cell culture and cell culture derived products with Venor®GeM mycoplasma detection kits.

 

  • Ready-to-use lyophilized kit components simplify logistics and storage
  • Easy-to-use protocol
  • Different versions for conventional PCR, real-time PCR or digital PCR*
  • Validated according to EP 2.6.7, JP G3, USP <63> and USP <1071>
  • TaqMan® probes ensure the highest level of PCR specificity
  • Detect > 100 mycoplasma species
  • Lyophilized, non-infectious mycoplasma sensitivity standards, each containing 10 or 100 CFU of the chosen Mycoplasma species

Mycoplasma, being the smallest known self-replicating bacteria, are capable of infecting a wide range of cell cultures used in the production of biopharmaceuticals, thus posing a significant threat to the safety and efficacy of biopharmaceutical products.

The implementation of robust mycoplasma testing protocols is essential to ensure the safety and quality of biopharmaceutical products. Early detection and mitigation of mycoplasma contamination can prevent costly production delays, product recalls, and potential harm to patients. Therefore, biopharmaceutical manufacturers must employ validated mycoplasma testing methods as part of their quality control procedures. PCR-based methods have become the preferred choice for mycoplasma testing due to their high sensitivity, specificity, and rapid time-to-result.

Minerva Biolabs has developed several mycoplasma detection kits that are specially designed for institutions and companies involved in testing mycoplasma contamination according to EP 2.6.7, USP <63> and JP G3.

The kits enable rapid and reliable identification of mycoplasma in cell culture and cell culture derived biologicals, like ATMPs. All Mollicutes (Mycoplasma, Acholeplasma, Spiroplasma) species so far described as contaminants of cell cultures and media components are specifically detected by amplification of a highly conserved rRNA operon, or more specifically, the 16S rRNA coding region in the mycoplasma genome.

Explore our innovative, robust and highly sensitive mycoplasma detection kits for conventional PCR, real-time PCR or digital PCR* that has been effectively validated according to EP 2.6.7, USP <63> and JP G3.

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Venor® GeM Sample Preparation Kit

Venor® GeM Sample Preparation Kit - Clean samples, ready for PCR

Minerva Biolabs

Catalogue No.DescriptionPack SizePriceQty
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56-1010Venor® GeM Sample Preparation Kit10 extractions €49.56 Quantity Add to Order
56-1050Venor® GeM Sample Preparation Kit50 extractions €178.18 Quantity Add to Order
56-1200Venor® GeM Sample Preparation Kit200 extractions €620.68 Quantity Add to Order

Description

The Venor® GeM Sample Preparation Kit provides PCR templates highly compatible with Minerva Biolabs´ PCR kits.


For clinical samples the collection of nasal, pharyngeal or vaginal samples with a swab is easy and convenient. For further analysis by PCR the elution of the required DNA from swab material is of prime importance. The sample DNA must be available in a minute volume to yield high DNA concentrations and a maximum sensitivity, shall be free of PCR inhibitors and fit the reaction conditions of the subsequent PCR. The kit routinely contains such an optimized swab wash buffer.


For Chlamydia trachomatis PCR the extraction of DNA from the optimal first flush of urine (<8 ml) is preferred.
The MB DNA Extraction Kit can also be used for DNA purification from cell culture supernatants which often show PCR inhibition at a late stage of cultivation.

Kit Components

Swab wash buffer Spin columns Collection tubes Protease K Wash and elution buffers.

Required Consumables

Ethanol is required for the reconstitution of the wash buffer and not included in the kit.

Package Sizes
Shelf Life and Storage

Store kit at 2 to 8°C. Shipment at ambient temperature. The product is stable for at least 6 months

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Protocols

Download protocol  here

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Applications & Benefits

Recommended Use / ScopeDNA can be extracted from
    • swabs flocked with Dacron®, Nylon® or cotton taken from nasal, pharygeal or vaginal spots as well as from the skin
    • urine
    • cell culture supernatants.

The kit works with DNA extraction columns which can be loaded with up to 200 µl of swab wash buffer or sample fluids.

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