MP Biomedicals Lysing Matrix F 15 ml Pack of 50 Tubes

MP Biomedicals 6935050 Lysing Matrix F – 15 mL Tubes, Aluminum Oxide & Silicon Carbide

The MP Biomedicals 6935050 (Manufacturer No. 116935050) Lysing Matrix F is a highly specialized sample preparation consumable engineered for the homogenization of tough, hard, or brittle samples where low shear force is required. Each 15 mL tube is pre-filled with an optimized blend of 1.6 mm aluminum oxide and 1.6 mm silicon carbide particles. This unique, angular matrix combination is designed to deliver high-impaction crushing power while minimizing the aggressive mechanical shearing associated with silica or garnet beads. This makes Matrix F the ideal choice for isolating intact organelles, super-molecular structures, and high-yield RNA/proteins from tissues where standard matrices are too destructive. The 15 mL bulk processing format allows researchers to process large-volume tissue sections or pooled cell cultures in a single, secure, and aerosol-free step.

Technical Performance and Design

• Dual-Particle Matrix: Combines the high density of aluminum oxide with the extreme hardness of silicon carbide to effectively crack resilient cell walls and membranes without shredding the internal cellular contents.

• High Impaction, Low Shearing: The irregular, angular shape of the crystals provides powerful blunt-force impaction, perfectly balancing tissue disruption with the preservation of delicate structural complexes and labile proteins.

• 15 mL "TeenPrep" Format: The heavy-duty 15 mL tubes easily accommodate larger sample masses (up to 1.5 grams) and higher buffer volumes, drastically increasing extraction throughput compared to standard 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes.

• Impact-Resistant Construction: Engineered with robust polymers and leak-proof caps to withstand the intense, multidirectional G-forces of high-speed bead beating, preventing sample loss and cross-contamination.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: 6935050 (Manufacturer No. 116935050)

• Matrix Type: Matrix F (1.6 mm Aluminum Oxide & 1.6 mm Silicon Carbide)

• Tube Size: 15 mL (with secure screw caps)

• Target Samples: Animal and plant tissues, Gram +/- bacteria, mold, fungi, and coral emulsions.

• Quantity: 50 Tubes per pack

Key Benefits & Applications

• Organelle Isolation: The premier matrix choice for researchers isolating intact mitochondria, chloroplasts, and nuclei, where harsh shearing would rupture the delicate organelle membranes.

• High-Fidelity Protein Extraction: Minimizes the mechanical degradation and heat buildup that can denature sensitive enzymes and compromise downstream proteomic analysis.

• Tough Matrix Breakdown: Highly effective at processing difficult biological samples, such as hard plant roots, spores, or coral, without chemically binding the extracted nucleic acids.

• Instrument Compatibility: Designed specifically for the MP Biomedicals FastPrep-24 and FastPrep-96 systems equipped with the 15 mL "TeenPrep" adapters, as well as other compatible high-power laboratory bead mills.

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