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Zymo Quick-cfRNA Serum and Plasma Kit

Oct 19, 2016

Zymo Research has launched the Quick-cfRNA Serum and Plasma kit. The kit uses the company's Zymo-Spin technology to purify cell-free RNA from up to one ml of plasma, serum, or other biological fluids. The kit produces isolated RNA immediately ready for sensitive downstream applications including RT-qPCR and next-generation sequencing. It can also be used for biomarker discovery and advanced liquid biopsy research, the company said.

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