VWR® ceramic beads, bulk packaged, Certified DNase and RNase-free, 325g

The nuclease-free ceramic beads are high-quality homogenization media designed for efficient mechanical disruption of biological tissues and plant materials. These certified DNase- and RNase-free beads ensure contaminant-free sample preparation, making them ideal for nucleic acid extraction, protein analysis, and cell lysis applications.

Available in 1.4 mm and 2.8 mm diameters, these beads offer optimal performance for soft and hard tissue homogenization, ensuring high-yield sample processing in molecular biology, biotechnology, and forensic research.

Key Features & Benefits

1. High-Performance Tissue Homogenization

• Uniform ceramic beads ensure consistent mechanical disruption.
• High-yield extraction of nucleic acids, proteins, and metabolites.
• Certified nuclease-free, preventing RNA and DNA degradation.

2. DNase- & RNase-Free Certification for Molecular Biology

• Ideal for RNA and DNA isolation workflows.
• Prevents cross-contamination and sample degradation.
• Essential for molecular diagnostics, sequencing, and PCR applications.

3. Versatile Applications for Various Tissue Types

• 1.4 mm beads – best for soft tissues (brain, liver, kidney, spleen, and soft plant material).
• 2.8 mm beads – optimized for hard tissues (heart, muscle, skin, and fibrous plant materials).
• Compatible with bead mill homogenizers for fast and efficient sample processing.

4. Bulk Packaging for High-Throughput Workflows

• 325 g bulk packaging for cost-effective lab operations.
• Reduces processing time for large-scale sample homogenization.
• Compatible with multiple tube sizes and homogenization systems.

Specifications

Applications

1. Molecular Biology & Genomics

• Efficient cell lysis for DNA and RNA extraction.
• High-yield protein and nucleic acid recovery for sequencing, qPCR, and RT-PCR.

2. Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Research

• Sample preparation for proteomics and metabolomics studies.
• Homogenization of pharmaceutical formulations.

3. Clinical & Forensic Science

• Tissue processing for histological and pathological studies.
• Sample preparation for forensic DNA analysis.

4. Environmental & Plant Research

• Extraction of plant metabolites and bioactive compounds.
• Preparation of environmental samples for microbial and toxin analysis.

Storage & Handling

• Store in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.
• Use with sterile tubes to maintain nucleic acid integrity.
• Avoid cross-contamination by using dedicated beads for different sample types.

Ordering Information

The nuclease-free 1.4 mm and 2.8 mm ceramic beads are essential homogenization tools for efficient sample processing in molecular biology, biotechnology, and forensic research. Designed for soft and hard tissue disruption, these beads ensure high-yield extraction of nucleic acids and proteins with no risk of DNase or RNase contamination.