Biomasher II (*Only 1 Per Customer*)
Cat. No. FNK-893061-Trial
NIH NSN# 664000N173201
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Biomasher II (Non-sterile) |
FNK-893061 |
100 sets |
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Biomasher II (EOG-sterilized) |
FNK-893062 |
100 sets |
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| Biomasher II (Trial Version) | FNK-893061-Trial | 1 set | ![]() |
Description
Disposable Homogenizer for hard samples with small pore size with PE filter and without o-ring. BioMasher makes protein and nucleic acid extractions easier. It includes a micro homogenizer pestle, a filter column, and a collection tube. Add your sample to the filter column, manually homogenize, and spin at 15,000 x g for 10-30 seconds. Works with a wide variety of tissues and is an ideal preparatory step for many downstream applications.
Not-sterile, non-autoclavable.




Biomasher products
Disposable Homogenizer BioMasher - The best way to homogenize your samples!
BioMasher - I
- Two types of pestle (with O-ring or without O-ring) are available. To avoid spill of liquid infectious samples, it is good for using "with O-ring" pestle.
- For soft tissue samples:
- Put samples into filter cup and insert pestle. Then centrifuge at 10,000 to15,000 x g for 10 to 30 sec.
- For hard tissue samples:
- The tip of pestle has " + " shape blade. This makes it possible to grind samples (which are difficult to be homogenized by only centrifuge) by pushing and twisting pestle.
BioMasher - II
- The combination of texture both pestle and inside of tube, homogenization effeciency is highly increased.
- Centrifuge is not required.
- Put samples into tube and insert pestle. Grinding samples by pestle by hand or motorized rotater named "Power Masher II".
- Please see the handling video here.
BioMasher - III
- Technology of BioMasher- I and II are combined.
- Put samples into filter tube and insert pestle. Grinding samples by pestle by hand or motorized rotater named "Power Masher II". After that, centrifuge at 6,000 to 10,000 x g for 10 to 30 sec.
- Please see the handling video from here.
BioMasher - IV
- Homogenizing samples by automated sample disrupter unit (i.e. FastPrep system or similar products) by using Zirconia beads.
- This system is suitable for bacteria, yeast and cultured cell samples.
Option
This is a Pestle Motor for BioMasher II & III. It needs two (size) AA batteries (Accessories).
The Best Way for Homogenizing Your Samples
Disposable Homogenizer the "BioMasher"
The Best Way for Homogenizing Your Samples
BioMasher Series Comparison
Small to Large Size Tissues, Plants, Cell Pellets, Frozen Samples
- FAST TISSUE GRINDING to HOMOGENIZE
- DISPOSABLE & Premium Certified Plastics
- AUTOCLAVABLE & STERILIZED
- Multiple Types for various experimental designs
For more information about BioMasher products, please click "Go" button for BioMasher I - V and BioMasher SP
Appropriate Sample Type for BioMasher series
| Lab# | BioMasher I | BioMasher II | BioMasher III | BioMasher V | BioMasher SP |
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| Soft Tissue | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hard Tissue | Not good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Yeast | Not appropriate | Not appropriate | Not appropriate | Not appropriate | Not appropriate |
| Culture Cell | Not good | Not appropriate | Not good | Not good | Not appropriate |
| Product | Features | Procedure |
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BioMasher - I![]() |
* Two types of pestle (with O-ring or without O-ring) are available. * For soft tissue samples: * For hard tissue samples: |
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BioMasher - II![]() |
* The combination of texture both pestle and inside of tube, homogenization efficiency is highly increased. * Centrifuge is not required. * Put samples into tube and insert pestle. Grinding samples by pestle by hand or motorized rotator named "Power Masher II". *Please see the handling video here |
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BioMasher - III![]() |
*Technology of BioMasher- I and II are combined. * Put samples into filter tube and insert pestle. Grinding samples by pestle by hand or motorized rotator named "Power Masher II". After that, centrifuge at 6,000 to 10,000 x g for 10 to 30 sec. *Please see the handling video from here. |
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BioMasher - V![]() |
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BioMasher - SP![]() |
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Power Masher II![]() |
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Comparison of RNA extraction efficiency among BioMasher I, II, and III
[Method]
RNA was extracted from various organs of a mouse (Crlj:CD1 [ICR]: Adult mouse of 8 weeks or older) using BioMasher I-III according to the attached protocol. As a control, RNA was extracted by using a pestle of SSI and a 1.5 mL tube of TreffLab.
[Results]
The results are summarized below.
| Tissue | RNA Extraction Ratio (RNA (μg)/Sample (mg)) | |||
| BioMasher I | BioMasher II | BioMasher III | Pestle/SSI & | |
| 1.5 mL tube/TreffLab | ||||
| Liver | 1 | 1.5 | 1.32 | 0.92 |
| Kidney | 0.26 | 1.87 | 4.66 | 0.15 |
| Cerebrum | 0.16 | 1.14 | - | 0.12 |
| Spleen | 0.15 | 5.53 | - | 0.36 |
| Heart | 0.08 | 1.02 | 0.5 | 0.12 |
| Tail | 0.03 | 0.43 | - | 0.16 |
| Muscle | 0.02 | 0.8 | 0.24 | 0.43 |

*Choose appropriate model of BioMasher for the maximum extraction ratio of RNA depending on tissue type.
References
- Tsuji M. et al., An immunostimulatory glycolipid that blocks SARS-CoV-2, RSV, and influenza infections in vivo. Nat Commun. 2023 Jul 5;14(1):3959.
- Ittiprasert W. et al., Targeted insertion and reporter transgene activity at a gene safe harbor of the human blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni. Cell Rep Methods. 2023 Jul 24;3(7):100535.
























