5 reasons why to switch to safe DNA dye

Written by Dr. Verena Krieger | Apr 26, 2021 8:13:39 AM

There is no need to choose between safety and excellent results.

MIDORI Green Xtra is the safe alternative to the traditional nucleic acid stain ethidium bromide.

1) No toxicity and non-carcinogenic − for your personal health

The innovative nucleic acid stain is non-carcinogenic, non-mutagenic and non-toxic and therefore not harmful for your health. Independent laboratories confirmed its safety: Both, the mutagenicity test (Ames-Test) and the cytotoxicity test were negative.

2) Very high sensitivity − for excellent signals, better than ethidium bromide

MIDORI Green Xtra leads to unbeatable fluorescence signals of nucleic acids. The direct comparison with the popular DNA dyes GelRed^® and SYBR^® Safe shows, that MIDORIGreen Xtra reaches new levels of sensitivity: Even the detection of the smallest quantities of DNA or RNA is possible.

3) Reduced background fluorescence − for highest efficiency and reliability

Agarose gels stained with MIDORIGreen Xtra have a very low background fluorescence which makes the identification of low amounts of DNA very easy.

4) High flexibility − for in-gel & post staining

MIDORI Green Xtra is suitable for in-gel and post-staining. There is no need to change the prefered procedure.

5) Optimal for Blue/Green LED technology − for secure illumination without UV light

MIDORI Green Xtra is optimized for Blue/Green and Blue LED light, leading to unbeatable fluorescence signals of DNA and RNA in agarose gels. In addition, UV-light is also suitable for the detection of nucleic acid, but less efficient than non-damaging visible light.

Just try it for yourself! Contact us and get a free sample.

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