The micro-MiniBeadbeater is an entry-level, small sample cell disrupter. Samples are processed one vial at a time. Disruption performance is comparable to other MBB models. For applications requiring a selection of shaking speeds, see the MiniBeadbeater-1. For processing more than one sample at a time, see MBB-8, MBB-16 and MBB-96.

Product Description

Up to 300 mg of cells or tissue are sealed inside a special screw-cap microvial (see below) that also contains 0.1 - 1.5 ml of extraction solution and tiny ceramic or steel beads.The vial contents are violently agitated inside the micro-MiniBeadbeater. Spores, resistant yeast, and fresh or frozen fibrous tissues from plants or animals can be completely homogenized in 1-3 minutes of operation.

This non-foaming, non-aerosol method is the method of choice for isolating enzymes, nucleic acids and organelles from small samples. It is commonly used with PAGE, polymerase applications and diagnosis using antibody or oligonucleotide probes. High yields of intact DNA or RNA are obtained by simultaneous disruption and extraction in phenol, guanidinium-SCN solution, or a commercial kit reagent. Sterile techniques are easily accommodated to recover viable intracellular virus and bacteria from plant and animal cells. Because the beads and vials are disposable, there is absolutely zero cross-contamination between samples - an essential feature for PCR techniques.

This product uses special 1.5 ml vials - 308085 and 308080.

Features

• Rapid and highly efficient
• Totally sealed sample - no dangerous aerosols
• Simple to use
• Disposable vials and beads - no sample cross-contamination
• Very high energy shaking - far superior to lab vortexers
• Versatile - use for up to 300 mg (wet weight) of bacteria, yeast, algae, tissue culture cells and plant and animal tissue

Specifications

• Touch pad control of homogenization time (1 and 3 min preset, variable 0.1 to 5 min)
• Digital countdown display and auto time reset
• Oscillations/minute: 4400
• Vial capacity: special 1.5 ml microvial with screw-cap (see above). Working volume of extract 0.1 - 1.0 ml
• Cell or tissue capacity up to 300 mg (wet weight)
• Protective cover with safety interlock