Volume range: |
10ul,200ul,1000ul,1250ul
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Material: |
USP Class VI medical grade Polypropylene (PP) |
Sterilization: |
E-beam radiation for sterilized tips |
DNase/RNase-free and non-pyrogenic |
Low binding pipette tips are specialized laboratory consumables designed to minimize the binding of biomolecules, such as DNA, RNA, proteins, enzymes, and other sensitive molecules, to the surface of the pipette tip during pipetting. They are essential for applications where sample recovery and purity are critical, as they help reduce sample loss and improve the accuracy of experiments.
Key features of low binding pipette tips include:
Low Retention Materials: These tips are typically made from plastics like polypropylene, which are treated or manufactured to have a low surface energy, reducing the attraction of biomolecules to the tip's surface.
Sterilization: Low binding tips are often sterilized using gamma irradiation or autoclaving to maintain sample purity and prevent contamination.
Minimal Dead Volume: These tips are designed to minimize dead volume, ensuring that the majority of the sample is expelled from the tip during dispensing.
Ultra-Hydrophobic Coating: Some low binding tips have an ultra-hydrophobic coating that repels aqueous solutions, further reducing the risk of sample retention.
Applications of low binding pipette tips:
Molecular Biology: These tips are crucial in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA sequencing, and DNA/RNA purification, where maintaining sample purity and preventing cross-contamination are essential.
Protein and Enzyme Work: Low binding tips are used when handling proteins and enzymes to prevent sample loss and ensure accurate quantification and manipulation.
Cell Culture: In cell culture work, they help reduce sample loss and maintain cell viability when transferring cells or cell culture media.
Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Research: Low binding tips are used for precise dispensing of small volumes of expensive drug compounds, ensuring efficient and accurate assays.
Microplate Work: In high-throughput screening, low binding tips are employed for sample transfer and reagent addition to microplates, improving assay reliability.
Sample Dilution and Preparation: They are used for accurate sample dilutions and preparations, ensuring consistency in research and clinical diagnostics.
Choosing the right low binding tip is essential for specific applications and experiments. Some tips are tailored for DNA or RNA work, while others are designed for general use. Proper pipetting techniques are also important to maximize the benefits of low binding tips and prevent sample loss or contamination.