Cellsci RNA Preserve is a novel preservation product developed to protect RNA from degradation during storage or shipment at ambient temperatures. The synthetic storage medium is based on the natural principles of anhydrobiosis (meaning “life without water”), a biological mechanism employed by some organisms that enables their survival while dry for more than 100 years. Anhydrobiotic organisms protect their DNA, RNA, proteins, membranes and cellular systems for survival in a dry state and can be revived by simple rehydration. Cellsci RNA Preserve was designed to mimic these unique characteristics to stabilize RNA at ambient temperatures for prolonged time periods. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis demonstrates successful amplification of RNA templates that were stored dry in Cellsci RNA Preserve for 29 months at room temperature and under accelerated aging conditions equivalent to 12 years of room temperature storage elevated temperatures at 45 C). Samples were sealed inside a moisture-barrier bag including a desiccant pack to ensure ideal storage conditions. Rehydrated samples were used directly in reactions without further purification and exhibited no inhibition or loss of activity. This innovative technology prevents degradation of RNA at room temperature and offers tremendous cost and energy savings as an easy-to-use alternative to conventional freezer storage.

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