One challenge in dealing with mammalian cell culture is contamination due to mycoplasma.
These simple bacteria can infect cell cultures and alter a variety of cellular characteristics and functionalities (metabolism, morphology, proliferation etc.) often leading to experimental artifacts and cell loss. It is essential to detect for the presence of mycoplasma in cell cultures and remove it effectively, without compromising cell viability.
MP Biomedicals is pleased to announce the launch of new kit for high sensitivity and rapid detection of mycoplasma: Myco-Visible Mycoplasma LAMP Detection Kit.
- High Sensitivity: Requires as little as 10 16S rRNA copies or 10 fg (femtogram) of Mycoplasma genomic DNA per reaction.
- Rapid and Comprehensive: Detect Mycoplasma spp in 45 mins
- No Special Instrument Required: Direct detection with just a dry bath
- Easy to Use: Innovative colorimetric detection system – vivid color change
If Mycoplasma has been detected, treat infected cell cultures with Mycoplasma Removal Agent (MRA). MRA is the most reliable solution for mycoplasma removal and prevention, ensuring quality results (as shown in the figure), including:
- Elimination of multiple mycoplasma species within one week using the lowest dosage
- Prevention of culture recontamination at 0.1µg/mL
- Maintenance of cell viability
- Compatibility with most mammalian cell lines
- Sterility and low cytotoxicity
- Citation and recognition in 550+ scientific publications
To keep your cell cultures away from mycoplasma contamination in your lab. Myco-Out Mycoplasma Removal Spray is a ready-to-use peptide surfactant which can quickly, efficiently and non-toxically eliminate mycoplasma from working surroundings such as benches, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, cell incubators, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tanks, door handles, including:
- Easy to Use: Simple, ready-to-use spray that replaces complex methods like fumigation and wiping with alcohol.
- Fast and Non-Toxic: The mycoplasma-specific peptide surfactant derived from Bacillus subtilis works in just 5-10 minutes without harming cells.
- Highly Effective: Proven to remove Mycoplasma from surfaces, including contaminated laminar flow cabinets.
- Broad Antimicrobial Spectrum: Eliminates Mycoplasma and neutralizes various other microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungal spores.
- Safe: Safe for both users and the environment.
