Cygnus host cell DNA detection kits utilize PicoGreen® DNA binding dye and include DNA extraction reagents and cell-line specific DNA calibrators. The PCR amplification kits contain DNA extraction reagents, DNA calibrators, and validated specific primers.
Cygnus host cell DNA extraction kits employ a proprietary DNA extraction procedure that recovers <1 pg/ml residual DNA while eliminating contaminating proteins, salts, and detergents from downstream DNA detection or amplification procedures.