NitroPure is a supported pure 100% nitrocellulose membrane that combines the binding characteristics of nitrocellulose with the strength of nylon. Since NitroPure is a pure nitrocellulose, it is ideal for applications where standard nitrocellulose has been used in the past, such as DNA and RNA transfers. However, it out-performs standard unsupported nitrocellulose when extensive handling is required, such as reprobing or colony and plaque lifts.
This unique process of impregnating pure 100% nitrocellulose polymer into an inert polyester web produces a very strong dimensionally stable hybridization membrane. The inert web provides dimensional strength to prevent curling, cracking and tearing even after baking. Pure nitrocellulose membrane ensures the highest binding nitrocellulose membrane, approximately 100µg/cm2. There is nothing to lower the binding capacity, such as cellulose acetate or other additives found in competitive brands. This combination is very important in colony and plaque lifts and multiple reprobings or any other procedure requiring rigorous handling. Membrane breakage is eliminated, reducing the cost due to wasted time, materials, and lost data. Many researchers have reprobed NitroPure up to five times. MSI membrane does not contain Triton or other cytotoxins. All membranes are Triton-free and cytotoxin-free (surfactant-free).
Immobilize by baking or UV crosslinking