The journey from sample to purified nucleic acids is often hindered by low yields, impurities and the need for precise size selection. Magnetic beads can overcome these challenges, eliminating cumbersome centrifugation steps while ensuring thorough mixing and excellent yields, thanks to a combination of highly dynamic particle mobility and a high nucleic acid binding capacity. 

INTEGRA has therefore broadened its offering for molecular biology to include magnetic bead reagents. We can now offer an end-to-end nucleic acid preparation solution from a single supplier, by seamlessly integrating MAGFLO™ magnetic beads for NGS size selection or PCR purification with our MAG or HEATMAG modules and range of liquid handling instruments. This provides users with streamlined, hands-free purification and size selection workflows.

	Magnetic beads
	MAGFLO™ NGS	MAGFLO™ PCR
	Magnetic beads for NGS size selection	Magnetic beads for PCR purification
	To the product page	To the product page
Size selection for NGS library preparation	✓	no
PCR purification	✓	✓
Starting material	Fragmented DNA, RNA, cDNA, PCR products	PCR products, fragmented DNA
RNase free	✓	no
Recommended fragment size	100-1000 bp, depending on bead-to-sample ratio used	Min. 100bp and larger
Throughput	1-96 samples	1-384 samples
Intended use	Research use only
Elution volume	12 µl or above (standard 96 well PCR plate)
Typical recovery	≥85 % (1.8x single size for MAGFLO NGS)
Processing mode	Automated and manual
Selling unit	1 ml, 50 ml and 500 ml
Storage	2-8°C